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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. Does Henry work from home?

2. What happened to Henry's son?

3. Who was Wen Zhou?

4. Where did Henry spend his summers after he got married and had his son?

5. Who is Mitt?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Pete Ichibata make a good spy?

2. How did Henry and Lelia react to their son's death?

3. Describe Janice's disposition and way of dress.

4. How do Kwang's closest employees treat him?

5. In what manner did Henry's father run his businesses when he was alive?

6. What is Henry's response when he is asked about his profession?

7. Describe Henry and Jack's relationship.

8. Why is Henry's father never given a name?

9. What caused Mitt's death?

10. Describe Henry's father.

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

Love is a theme of Native Speaker that impacts the lives of Henry, Lelia, and others. Without love, the lives of these characters would be stale, unemotional, and lifeless. Write an essay that explores the theme of love within the context of the story. Why is love important to Henry and Lelia? What struggles do they go through to retain their love? Which other characters in Native Speaker experience love and in what capacity?

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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