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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 happened while Lelia was in Europe?
2. How far away is the mayoral election when Henry first visits Flushing?
3. What incriminating secret does Janice learn about John Kwang?
4. What is a "ggeh" club?
5. What does Henry ask to borrow from Lelia?
Short Essay Questions
1. What caused Mitt's death?
2. Describe John Kwang.
3. Describe Janice's disposition and way of dress.
4. Describe the mystery woman Henry's father brought from Korea.
5. Describe Glimmer and Company's secret apartment.
6. What did Henry's father think of Lelia when he was alive?
7. What does Flushing look like?
8. Describe Henry.
9. Why did Pete Ichibata make a good spy?
10. What is Henry's response when he is asked about his profession?
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
John Kwang is one of the antagonists of Native Speaker. He is a complex man who on the surface seems perfect. However, as the plot of Native Speaker plays out his facade begins to slowly come apart. Write an essay that delves into the psyche of John Kwang. What kind of man is Kwang? Is he prestigious, strong, and intelligent? Or is he in fact weak and easily subjected to the influence of others? In what ways does his character evolve over the course of the story?
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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