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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. What does Lelia give Henry before she leaves for Europe?
2. Who is Stew?
3. Does Henry plan on betraying John Kwang's trust?
4. Which of the following is Henry good at writing?
5. Where did Henry first meet Lelia?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe Henry's occupation.
2. What did Henry's father think of Lelia when he was alive?
3. Describe Henry and Lelia's marriage.
4. Describe Dennis Hoagland.
5. Describe John Kwang.
6. Describe Henry and Jack's relationship.
7. Why did Pete Ichibata make a good spy?
8. Why is Henry's father never given a name?
9. Describe Henry's father.
10. Describe Henry.
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
The characters in Native Speaker love to eat. Many conversations in the novel take place over a plate of food in some diner, nightclub, or cafe. Write an essay that explores the theme of food and consumption within the context of the story. How many different locations do the characters eat in? What types of things do the characters speak of while dining? Why are these locations significant to the plot? Which of these places does Henry eat at the most?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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