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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. In what manner did Mitt die?

2. Who did Henry's father bring home from the airport?

3. What happened while Lelia was in Europe?

4. What kind of car does John Kwang drive?

5. Which feature was Henry's father the most vain about?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Henry.

3. Describe Lelia.

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

5. Why did Pete Ichibata make a good spy?

6. What happened to Lelia while she was in Europe?

7. Why do Kwang and Henry decide to stop on the way to the restaurant?

8. Describe Henry and Jack's relationship.

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

10. In what manner did Henry's father run his businesses when he was alive?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Though Henry is not particularly religious, other characters in Native Speaker are. Religion is prevalent both in the poorer and in the richer neighborhoods of New York City. Write an essay that explores the theme of religion within the context of the story. Are different religions treated equally in Native Speaker? Which characters are the most religious? Which are the least religious? In which cases do the more religious characters pray to their god? What do they pray for?

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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