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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 Henry deliver to Eduardo's family?

2. Where does Henry meet with Lelia at the beginning of Chapter 14?

3. Why is Henry suspicious of Kwang and Sherrie's relationship?

4. Who are The Fermins?

5. Where are Dennis's "friends" from?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why has it been so long since Henry and Lelia have made love?

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

3. How does Kwang react to losing Eduardo?

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

5. What does Lelia think of the pictures they find in Henry's father's study?

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

7. How were Eduardo and Helda found?

8. Describe Chun Ji-yun.

9. How does Henry react when Kwang questions him about his family?

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

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

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 3

Loss and sadness are feelings Henry and Lelia know all too well. When their son, Mitt, died he took a part of their lives with him. Write an essay that explains what happened to Henry and Lelia after Mitt died. What lasting impact did Mitt's death have on their relationship? What are some of the little things in life that remind Henry of his dead son? How do Henry and Lelia feel when they see children Mitt's age?

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