"Digging to America" Quiz
Two families from different cultural backgrounds navigate their differences and form unexpected connections after adopting Korean babies.
fiction | 277 pages | Published in 2006
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- How does the theme of cultural differences and assimilation play out in 'Digging to America'?
- Discuss the significance of the title 'Digging to America' in relation to the characters' identities and the idea of belonging.
- How does the author use the characters of the Iranian-American and the Korean-American families to explore the concept of the immigrant experience in the novel?
- Analyze the role of language and communication in the story, particularly in relation to the characters' cultural backgrounds and the challenges they face.
- In what ways does the character of Bitsy contribute to the themes of motherhood, identity, and cultural expectations in the novel?
- Discuss the portrayal of American and Iranian cultures in the novel, and how they intersect and clash through the characters' experiences.
- How does the character of Maryam contribute to the exploration of cultural identity and the complexities of family dynamics in the narrative?
