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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 old is the girl Kwang is caught with after his accident?

2. How much longer does Henry say he will work for Hoagland?

3. Why does Sherrie become angry while she is out with Kwang and Henry?

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

5. About how old is Grace?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How skilled was Mitt in the English language?

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

4. How were Eduardo and Helda found?

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

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

7. Why was Helda important to the Kwang family?

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

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

10. What does Jack mean by saying that Dennis is not a "doing creature"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Henry works as a spy for a living. The company he works for, Glimmer and Company, deals specifically with political information. Write an essay that gives detail to Henry's occupation. Is Henry's job glorified and glamorous? Is he paid well for his work? What does he usually have to do on an assignment? What type of people does he end up investigating?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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