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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. Which dish does Lelia cook for Henry in Chapter 12?

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

3. About how old is Grace?

4. How many people died at Kwang's office?

5. Which character has an "Iron Curtain look"?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Describe Lelia's profession.

7. Why was Helda important to the Kwang family?

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

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

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

Henry and Lelia never shy away from their sexuality. When they make love they are passionate, involved, and dedicated. Write an essay that explores the themes of sex and sexuality within the context of Henry and Lelia's relationship. Why is sex an important part of their relationship? In which instances do they make love? What does their lovemaking process involve? What does their lovemaking signify the first time they do it after Lelia's return from Europe?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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