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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 time of day does Dennis usually call Henry?

2. What happened to Sophie?

3. How long has Lelia been a smoker?

4. Where was Henry born?

5. Who is Henry?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Pete Ichibata make a good spy?

2. How did Henry and Lelia react to their son's death?

3. Describe Henry and Jack's relationship.

4. Describe Glimmer and Company's secret apartment.

5. How does John Kwang dress?

6. Describe Janice's disposition and way of dress.

7. What is Henry's response when he is asked about his profession?

8. What does Flushing look like?

9. Describe Wen Zhou and why he was an interest to Henry's company.

10. List five of the things Leila wrote on the list she gave to Henry before she left for Europe.

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

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

Money plays a major role in the plot of Native Speaker. Without money Kwang would never be able to run rallies or fund his campaign. Write an essay that explores the value of money to the characters of Native Speaker. Which characters value money the most? Which value it the least? Where does most of Kwang's funding come from? In which cases is money spent frivolously throughout the plot?

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