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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. About how old is Grace?

2. What happens to Kwang's popularity?

3. Does Henry know who attacked John Kwang's offices?

4. Which illness runs in Henry's family?

5. Who is Arabel?

Short Essay Questions

1. How were Eduardo and Helda found?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why does Kwang start to call Henry "byong-ho" when they are together?

10. Why is Lelia lamb stew important to Henry?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Money plays a major role in the plot of Native Speaker. Without money Kwang would never be able to run rallies or fund his campaign. Write an essay that explores the value of money to the characters of Native Speaker. Which characters value money the most? Which value it the least? Where does most of Kwang's funding come from? In which cases is money spent frivolously throughout the plot?

Essay Topic 2

A large portion of the action in Native Speaker revolves around politics. Glimmer and Company deals with politics, and John Kwang himself is a politician. Write an essay that explains why politics is important to the plot of Native Speaker. What role does politics play in the lives of Henry, Lelia, John Kwang, and the members of Henry's company? What are the political stances of these characters? Which characters are the most experienced in politics? Which are the least experienced?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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