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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 character admits to being an arsonist and murderer?

2. Are most of the members of Kwang's money club immigrants?

3. How does Sherrie make Henry feel?

4. How long have Henry and Lelia been together at this point in the story?

5. Whose house was Henry and Lelia supposed to move into before their martial problems began?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Chun Ji-yun.

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

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

4. How skilled was Mitt in the English language?

5. Why is Lelia lamb stew important to Henry?

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

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

8. Why does Henry agree to take up Eduardo's old job?

9. Describe Grace.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The members of Glimmer and Company all have their unique talents. Henry spends his time spying on the Asian community while Jack is responsible for the dirty work that needs to take place. Write an essay the details the duties of all of the members of Glimmer and Company. Who are the members of the company? What are their responsibilities? What are some of their individual talents? How do these utilize these talents in everyday work?

Essay Topic 2

Loss and sadness are feelings Henry and Lelia know all too well. When their son, Mitt, died he took a part of their lives with him. Write an essay that explains what happened to Henry and Lelia after Mitt died. What lasting impact did Mitt's death have on their relationship? What are some of the little things in life that remind Henry of his dead son? How do Henry and Lelia feel when they see children Mitt's age?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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