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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. What happened after Kwang left the club the night before?
2. Who is Alice?
3. How many days a week does Henry work once Lelia moves back in?
4. Where was John Kwang born?
5. Where do Henry and Lelia go in Chapter 15?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe Chun Ji-yun.
2. What does the Korean restaurant Henry and Kwang go to look like?
3. Describe Sherrie.
4. How has Kwang changed over the course of the story?
5. What sort of issues did Henry have as a child when he had to learn English?
6. How skilled was Mitt in the English language?
7. What happens to Eduardo's reputation after he dies?
8. What does Lelia think of the pictures they find in Henry's father's study?
9. Describe Grace.
10. Why does Kwang try to get the waitress at the Korean nightclub to service Henry?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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?
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
Though Henry is not particularly religious, other characters in Native Speaker are. Religion is prevalent both in the poorer and in the richer neighborhoods of New York City. Write an essay that explores the theme of religion within the context of the story. Are different religions treated equally in Native Speaker? Which characters are the most religious? Which are the least religious? In which cases do the more religious characters pray to their god? What do they pray for?
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