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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. Who does Henry work with while working on John Kwang's campaign?
2. Why did Wen Zhou worry about his girlfriend?
3. What is Henry's occupation?
4. What color is John Kwang's hair?
5. Which ethnicity is John Kwang?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is Henry's father never given a name?
2. What did Henry's father think of Lelia when he was alive?
3. How did Henry and Lelia react to their son's death?
4. Describe Dennis Hoagland.
5. Describe Henry and Jack's relationship.
6. Why did Pete Ichibata make a good spy?
7. Describe Glimmer and Company's secret apartment.
8. Describe Henry's father.
9. What is Henry's response when he is asked about his profession?
10. Describe John Kwang.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Lelia is plagued by doubts and problems at the beginning of Native Speaker. She flees to Europe in search of some sort of comfort. While she is there she has an affair with a man she never names. Write an essay that explores the problems Lelia faces at the beginning of the story. What is the state of her relationship with Henry at this point? Why does she hand him the list before she leaves? Why does she not return to Henry after getting back? What other issues does she face?
Essay Topic 2
One of the prevalent themes in Native Speaker is that of immigration. By the end of the novel it is revealed that many of Kwang's supporters are immigrants. As result many of them are exposed and arrested. Write an essay that explores the theme of immigration within the context of the plot. What stance does Henry take on immigration? Does he support the idea of immigrants coming into the country and taking jobs? What are his opinions when it comes to immigrants starting their own businesses in the poorer neighborhoods of New York?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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