"What Is the What" Quiz
A gripping tale of survival and resilience as a Sudanese refugee navigates a war-torn country and starts a new life in America.
fiction | 475 pages | Published in 2007
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Essay questions
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- How does the author use the concept of time throughout the novel 'What Is the What'?
- Discuss the theme of identity and its importance in the life of the protagonist, Valentino Achak Deng.
- Analyze the role of storytelling as a means of survival in the novel.
- What is the significance of the title 'What Is the What' and how does it relate to the story being told?
- Explore the theme of displacement and its effects on Valentino and the other Lost Boys of Sudan.
- Discuss the relationship between Valentino and his sister, and how it evolves throughout the novel.
- Analyze the role of education in Valentino's life and how it impacts his journey.
- Examine the various forms of violence depicted in the novel and their effects on Valentino.
- Discuss the author's portrayal of hope and resilience in the face of unimaginable hardships.
- Analyze the significance of religion in Valentino's life and its influence on his actions and beliefs.
