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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. Who shows up while Henry and John Kwang are together at the beginning of Chapter 12?

2. What is the "Taxi Rule"?

3. What is Arabel's favorite color?

4. Who is Katie?

5. How old is the girl Kwang is caught with after his accident?

Short Essay Questions

1. How skilled was Mitt in the English language?

2. Describe Sherrie.

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

4. Why is Lelia lamb stew important to Henry?

5. Why was Helda important to the Kwang family?

6. How were Eduardo and Helda found?

7. What does Henry mean by saying that May is from "yangban" stock?

8. Describe Lelia's profession.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Infidelity can be found in several different cases throughout Native Speaker. In each case the discretion is handled and resolved differently. Write an essay that explores the theme of infidelity as it is presented in Native Speaker. Which characters cheat on their significant other? When do they cheat? What is the result of the indiscretion.? Are these characters ever punished for what they do? How does cheat impact their relationships?

Essay Topic 2

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?

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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