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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. What does Henry deliver to Eduardo's family?
3. Why does Henry want to stay sober?
4. What happened after Kwang left the club the night before?
5. Which illness runs in Henry's family?
Short Essay Questions
1. How do Henry and Lelia react to the fire at Kwang's offices?
2. Why does Henry decide to not tell Dennis or Jack about who was really behind the bombing?
3. How does Kwang react to losing Eduardo?
4. Why is Lelia lamb stew important to Henry?
5. How skilled was Mitt in the English language?
6. Describe Sherrie.
7. Why do Henry and Lelia decide waiting on moving into Henry's father's house is the best course of action?
8. What does the Korean restaurant Henry and Kwang go to look like?
9. Describe Grace.
10. Why was Helda important to the Kwang family?
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 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 2
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 3
A large portion of the action in Native Speaker revolves around politics. Glimmer and Company deals with politics, and John Kwang himself is a politician. Write an essay that explains why politics is important to the plot of Native Speaker. What role does politics play in the lives of Henry, Lelia, John Kwang, and the members of Henry's company? What are the political stances of these characters? Which characters are the most experienced in politics? Which are the least experienced?
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