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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. How does Kwang feel when he learns of the deaths at his office?

2. Why does Henry take pills?

3. Whose house was Henry and Lelia supposed to move into before their martial problems began?

4. How old is Sherrie?

5. Where did John Kwang work after coming to America?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Henry suspect Glimmer and Company for being responsible for the fire?

2. Why was Helda important to the Kwang family?

3. Why does Henry decide to not tell Dennis or Jack about who was really behind the bombing?

4. How were Eduardo and Helda found?

5. What suspicions does Henry harbor when it comes to Kwang and Sherrie?

6. What happens to Eduardo's reputation after he dies?

7. How do Grace and Pete treat Henry when they see him?

8. What does the Korean restaurant Henry and Kwang go to look like?

9. How do Henry and Lelia react to the fire at Kwang's offices?

10. Why does Kwang try to get the waitress at the Korean nightclub to service Henry?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the prevalent themes in Native Speaker is that of immigration. By the end of the novel it is revealed that many of Kwang's supporters are immigrants. As result many of them are exposed and arrested. Write an essay that explores the theme of immigration within the context of the plot. What stance does Henry take on immigration? Does he support the idea of immigrants coming into the country and taking jobs? What are his opinions when it comes to immigrants starting their own businesses in the poorer neighborhoods of New York?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Most of the action of Native Speaker takes places in New York City. Only on a few occasions do characters travel outside of the city to places like Europe. Write an essay that explains how the setting of New York City contributes to the plot. Why is New York city a significant city? What is special about it? What type of people live in New York City? What is life like in the different neighborhoods?

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