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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 is Sherrie's husband?

2. Where did John Kwang work after coming to America?

3. What is a "ggeh"?

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

5. Does Henry still have problems speaking English?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How skilled was Mitt in the English language?

3. Why was Helda important to the Kwang family?

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

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

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

7. Why do Henry and Lelia decide waiting on moving into Henry's father's house is the best course of action?

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

9. Why is Lelia lamb stew important to Henry?

10. Describe Sherrie.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the prevalent themes in Native Speaker is that of racial tension. In the poorer neighborhoods there is often conflict between Koreans, Blacks, and Hispanics. Write an essay that explores and analyzes racial tension as it is presented in Native Speaker. In which instances does conflict typically arise? Why is it mostly the lower income neighborhoods that have to deal with these issues? What typically happens when people stand up for themselves?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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