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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. Does Henry support the idea of adoption?

2. What color is John Kwang's hair?

3. What role does Jack play in Henry's job?

4. Who is Mitt?

5. On which days does Kwang like to take home printouts to study?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Henry.

2. How does John Kwang dress?

3. What happened to Lelia while she was in Europe?

4. Describe Lelia.

5. Describe the mystery woman Henry's father brought from Korea.

6. Describe Wen Zhou and why he was an interest to Henry's company.

7. Describe Eduardo.

8. Why did Pete Ichibata make a good spy?

9. List five of the things Leila wrote on the list she gave to Henry before she left for Europe.

10. Describe Henry and Lelia's marriage.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Most of the action of Native Speaker takes places in New York City. Only on a few occasions do characters travel outside of the city to places like Europe. Write an essay that explains how the setting of New York City contributes to the plot. Why is New York city a significant city? What is special about it? What type of people live in New York City? What is life like in the different neighborhoods?

Essay Topic 2

By the conclusion of Native Speaker, Henry and Lelia's relationship has been for the most part repaired. They no longer harbor secrets about their work and lives. Write an essay that takes an in depth look at Henry and Lelia 's relationship as it evolves over the course of the story. How do these two characters feel about each other as the opening action takes place? How do they feel about each other by the end? Is their relationship believable? What are some of the hardships they conquer?

Essay Topic 3

Money plays a major role in the plot of Native Speaker. Without money Kwang would never be able to run rallies or fund his campaign. Write an essay that explores the value of money to the characters of Native Speaker. Which characters value money the most? Which value it the least? Where does most of Kwang's funding come from? In which cases is money spent frivolously throughout the plot?

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