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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. Where do Henry, Kwang, and Sherrie go after they leave Sherrie's place?

2. How old is Sherrie?

3. What does Henry deliver to Eduardo's family?

4. What does Leila spill on the rug?

5. Where do Henry and John Kwang go at the beginning of Chapter 12?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Chun Ji-yun.

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

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

5. How does Kwang react to losing Eduardo?

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

7. Describe Lelia's profession.

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

9. Why was Helda important to the Kwang family?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Henry's father is a character that appears purely in the past. Since he died before the outset of Native Speaker, he only exists in Henry's mind in the form of memories. Write an essay that analyzes Henry's father. Why is he an important character? What role does he play throughout the plot of the story? What are some of the lessons Henry learned from him while growing up? How well did Henry handle the death of his father?

Essay Topic 2

By the conclusion of Native Speaker, Henry and Lelia's relationship has been for the most part repaired. They no longer harbor secrets about their work and lives. Write an essay that takes an in depth look at Henry and Lelia 's relationship as it evolves over the course of the story. How do these two characters feel about each other as the opening action takes place? How do they feel about each other by the end? Is their relationship believable? What are some of the hardships they conquer?

Essay Topic 3

John Kwang is one of the antagonists of Native Speaker. He is a complex man who on the surface seems perfect. However, as the plot of Native Speaker plays out his facade begins to slowly come apart. Write an essay that delves into the psyche of John Kwang. What kind of man is Kwang? Is he prestigious, strong, and intelligent? Or is he in fact weak and easily subjected to the influence of others? In what ways does his character evolve over the course of the story?

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