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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 happens to the offices of John Kwang?

2. Who is Mrs. Albrecht?

3. How many people died at Kwang's office?

4. Where do Henry and John Kwang go at the beginning of Chapter 12?

5. Where was Helda from?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Henry react when Kwang questions him about his family?

2. How does Kwang react to losing Eduardo?

3. Describe Lelia's profession.

4. Describe Sherrie.

5. How do Henry and Lelia react to the fire at Kwang's offices?

6. What suspicions does Henry harbor when it comes to Kwang and Sherrie?

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

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

9. Describe the process Lelia goes through to make Henry's favorite dish.

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

Lelia is plagued by doubts and problems at the beginning of Native Speaker. She flees to Europe in search of some sort of comfort. While she is there she has an affair with a man she never names. Write an essay that explores the problems Lelia faces at the beginning of the story. What is the state of her relationship with Henry at this point? Why does she hand him the list before she leaves? Why does she not return to Henry after getting back? What other issues does she face?

Essay Topic 2

Infidelity can be found in several different cases throughout Native Speaker. In each case the discretion is handled and resolved differently. Write an essay that explores the theme of infidelity as it is presented in Native Speaker. Which characters cheat on their significant other? When do they cheat? What is the result of the indiscretion.? Are these characters ever punished for what they do? How does cheat impact their relationships?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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