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

2. How many cigarettes does Lelia smoke?

3. What does "Ahjuhma" mean?

4. Who is Pete Ichibata?

5. What was Henry's father's profession back in Korea?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Janice's disposition and way of dress.

2. Describe Henry.

3. How do Kwang's closest employees treat him?

4. Describe Lelia.

5. Describe Glimmer and Company's secret apartment.

6. Which employees does Kwang show favoritism to?

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

8. Why is Henry's father never given a name?

9. What does Flushing look like?

10. Why do Kwang and Henry decide to stop on the way to the restaurant?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Henry and Lelia never shy away from their sexuality. When they make love they are passionate, involved, and dedicated. Write an essay that explores the themes of sex and sexuality within the context of Henry and Lelia's relationship. Why is sex an important part of their relationship? In which instances do they make love? What does their lovemaking process involve? What does their lovemaking signify the first time they do it after Lelia's return from Europe?

Essay Topic 2

Love is a theme of Native Speaker that impacts the lives of Henry, Lelia, and others. Without love, the lives of these characters would be stale, unemotional, and lifeless. Write an essay that explores the theme of love within the context of the story. Why is love important to Henry and Lelia? What struggles do they go through to retain their love? Which other characters in Native Speaker experience love and in what capacity?

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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