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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 is the name of Agat's demon slaves?

2. Who discourages Peter to further investigate what is going on with Virgo and Mr. Taggart?

3. Where is Ronin at the beginning of Chapter 4?

4. Billy mistakes Virgo for who in Chapter 6?

5. What does Sandy think of Peter's disposition?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Peter so determined to find out the truth behind the changes at Aquarius Complex in Chapter 4?

2. What happens when the power goes out in Chapter 6?

3. Why does Casey manipulate Ronin into stabbing himself?

4. Describe what the Aquarius Complex looks like in Chapter 5.

5. In what way does Virgo tease and taunt Casey as she runs to save Ronin?

6. Why does Johnson act unstable in Chapter 4?

7. Why does Sandy make Peter shut Virgo down?

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

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

10. What truth does Peter reveal to Casey about Virgo and the way to stop her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Technology is prevalent throughout Ronin because of Aquarius Complex. However, the technology seen in the story is somewhat futuristic. Write an essay that describes the technology found in the story, and how it is used by both the protagonists and antagonists. What type of technology does Aquarius use and how do they use it? How do the protagonists of the story use the technology to their own ends? How do the antagonists use it? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Dialogue is a very important element in any literary piece of work. The story of Ronin is no different. Write an essay that explains why dialogue is important to the story. How is dialogue used to convey the emotions of characters? What are some of the different ways that characters speak? How is it used to create progression for the story? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout Ronin, the color palettes used change from scene to scene and chapter to chapter. Write an essay that addresses that author's use of color. How is color used to convey emotions, opinions, setting, and action? What are some of the different color schemes used from chapter to chapter? Compare and contrast the colors used inside and outside of the Aquarius building. How do they differ? Reference the novel to support your argument.

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