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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. Which ethnicity is John Kwang?
2. Who is Grace?
3. Where are Janice and Henry when she speaks of her personal history?
4. How long has Lelia been a smoker?
5. How long is Lelia in Europe for?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Flushing look like?
2. How does John Kwang dress?
3. Describe Janice's disposition and way of dress.
4. Which employees does Kwang show favoritism to?
5. Describe Henry.
6. Describe the tapes Henry listens to.
7. Describe the mystery woman Henry's father brought from Korea.
8. Describe Henry and Lelia's marriage.
9. What is Henry's response when he is asked about his profession?
10. Describe Henry's occupation.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Henry is a character who internally struggles with his identity. Is he American or Korean? He can never fully answer the question. Write an essay that explores the struggles Henry goes through as he attempts to discover his racial identity. Where did Henry's struggle with identity begin? Who is at fault for the way he views himself? Did his father and mother ever question their identities or Korean heritage?
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
Family and tradition are important elements of Native Speaker. Henry comes from a home where Korean values were respected and observed. John Kwang's background is very much the same in that respect. Write an essay that explores the ideas of family and tradition. Why is family and tradition important to the characters of the story? Which characters value family the most? Which value family the least? Are Henry and Kwang's opinions of family and tradition the same?
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