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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ronin call Casey in Chapter 5?

2. Which crimes is Casey accused of?

3. What object does Casey find lying in the middle of the street in Chapter 6?

4. Who dies at the molten iron spill at the complex?

5. What is Peter's response to finding out the truth about Agat and Mr. Taggart?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Ronin want to go back to the Aquarius Complex facility with Casey?

2. How does Ronin react to Casey saving him?

3. Why does Johnson act unstable in Chapter 4?

4. Why does Sandy make Peter shut Virgo down?

5. Describe the way in which Casey is able to sneak back into the Aquarius Complex in Chapter 6.

6. Describe the scene sequence in which Casey kisses her hero in Chapter 4.

7. Describe what the cannibals look like in Chapter 4.

8. Describe the way in which Ronin fights his way to Casey in Chapter 4.

9. Why does Mr. Taggart want Mr. Learnid "eliminated" from the current situation?

10. Why does Ronin insist that Casey is a samurai?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Biocircuitry is constructed of a fictitious organic plastic. It is a material that is not fully understood even by its creators. Write an essay that explains what is known about biocircuitry. What does it look like? What special qualities does the material posses? What about biocircuitry makes it a good material to create weapons from? Reference the novel to support your argument.

Essay Topic 2

Billy is first portrayed as being a simpleton. He follows Virgo's commands without question and does as he is told by others. Write an essay that delves into the mind of Billy. What types of things are important to him and why are they important? How does his connection to Casey play a major role in the story? In what way would the plot be different if Billy were an intelligent and normal human being? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

A focus on good versus evil is prevalent throughout the story. There are many "evil" characters and not nearly as many "good" ones. Write an essay that explores the ideas of good versus evil as they are presented in the story. Which characters or organizations are presented as being evil? Which characters and organizations are good? How is the contrast of good and evil important to the story? What would the story be like without it? Make sure to use examples from the novel to support your opinions.

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