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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. Where do Henry and John Kwang go at the beginning of Chapter 12?

2. What color are the pills Henry takes?

3. Who takes charge of leading the police through Kwang's damage office?

4. What is Lelia's occupation?

5. What is the name of the motel Henry and Lelia stay at?

Short Essay Questions

1. What sort of issues did Henry have as a child when he had to learn English?

2. How skilled was Mitt in the English language?

3. Why is Lelia lamb stew important to Henry?

4. Why was Helda important to the Kwang family?

5. How has Kwang changed over the course of the story?

6. Describe the process Lelia goes through to make Henry's favorite dish.

7. Why do Henry and Lelia decide waiting on moving into Henry's father's house is the best course of action?

8. Describe Grace.

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

10. Why does Henry agree to take up Eduardo's old job?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Henry spends a great deal of time remembering things from his childhood. In most cases he recalls something his father did or said. Write an essay that explores Henry's childhood. Did Henry have a "normal" childhood? What are some of the happier moments? What are some of the sadder moments? How old was he when his mother died and what impact did her death have on his life?

Essay Topic 2

Lelia is plagued by doubts and problems at the beginning of Native Speaker. She flees to Europe in search of some sort of comfort. While she is there she has an affair with a man she never names. Write an essay that explores the problems Lelia faces at the beginning of the story. What is the state of her relationship with Henry at this point? Why does she hand him the list before she leaves? Why does she not return to Henry after getting back? What other issues does she face?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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