Final answer:
Without additional context or the specific text, we cannot determine what Henry tells the hotel owner to gain access. The information provided does not specify the details of Henry's interaction with the hotel owner.
Step-by-step explanation:
To answer the student's question, we need additional context to determine what Henry tells the hotel owner to gain access. Unfortunately, the provided information doesn't specify what Henry did or said to persuade the hotel owner. Each of the scenarios presented (a. pretending to be one of the assistant workers, b. needing to pick up his son, c. claiming he's Japanese, or d. claiming he's Chinese) could be plausible strategies used in different narratives, but without more context about the character Henry and the specific text or story in question, it isn't possible to provide a definitive answer.
Characters disguising themselves or fabricating stories to gain access to restricted areas is a common trope in literature and can be used for a variety of thematic or plot purposes. For example, in historic contexts, individuals might hide their identity in times of conflict or persecution, while in modern stories, a character might be going undercover for investigative reasons.
Given the provided excerpts, none specifically detail an interaction where Henry tells the hotel owner anything to gain entry. Therefore, if there is a specific text or book that this question is referring to, please provide additional details or the name of the work for a more accurate response.