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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 is Grace?
2. How old was Henry when his mother died?
3. Where did Henry first meet Lelia?
4. Is John Kwang taller or shorter than Henry?
5. What happened to Henry's son?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe Wen Zhou and why he was an interest to Henry's company.
2. Describe Henry.
3. Describe Henry and Jack's relationship.
4. What did Henry's father think of Lelia when he was alive?
5. Why did Pete Ichibata make a good spy?
6. Describe Henry's father.
7. How do Kwang's closest employees treat him?
8. How did Henry and Lelia react to their son's death?
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's father is a character that appears purely in the past. Since he died before the outset of Native Speaker, he only exists in Henry's mind in the form of memories. Write an essay that analyzes Henry's father. Why is he an important character? What role does he play throughout the plot of the story? What are some of the lessons Henry learned from him while growing up? How well did Henry handle the death of his father?
Essay Topic 2
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 3
Loss and sadness are feelings Henry and Lelia know all too well. When their son, Mitt, died he took a part of their lives with him. Write an essay that explains what happened to Henry and Lelia after Mitt died. What lasting impact did Mitt's death have on their relationship? What are some of the little things in life that remind Henry of his dead son? How do Henry and Lelia feel when they see children Mitt's age?
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