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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 Janice do when she finds out about John Kwang's secret?
2. Who is Dennis Hoagland?
3. What role does Jack play in Henry's job?
4. How many cigarettes does Lelia smoke?
5. What is a "ggeh" club?
Short Essay Questions
1. Which employees does Kwang show favoritism to?
2. Describe Glimmer and Company's secret apartment.
3. Describe the tapes Henry listens to.
4. Describe Janice's disposition and way of dress.
5. Describe Henry's father.
6. What does Flushing look like?
7. How do Kwang's closest employees treat him?
8. Describe Henry's occupation.
9. Describe Henry.
10. Why do Kwang and Henry decide to stop on the way to the restaurant?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Love is a theme of Native Speaker that impacts the lives of Henry, Lelia, and others. Without love, the lives of these characters would be stale, unemotional, and lifeless. Write an essay that explores the theme of love within the context of the story. Why is love important to Henry and Lelia? What struggles do they go through to retain their love? Which other characters in Native Speaker experience love and in what capacity?
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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