What Is the What by Dave Eggers
- 1. What Is the What by Dave Eggers is a compelling and poignant novel that chronicles the harrowing journey of Valentino Achak Deng, a Sudanese refugee, as he navigates the devastating effects of war and displacement. Through a blend of fiction and autobiography, Eggers tells the story of Valentino's early life in southern Sudan, his escape to Ethiopia, and subsequent struggles as one of the Lost Boys who seeks asylum in America. The novel delves deeply into themes of identity, loss, and the search for belonging, illustrating the stark contrasts between Valentino's past and his new life in the United States. Rich in detail and emotional depth, Eggers captures the resilience of the human spirit while also critiquing the challenges faced by immigrants in a foreign land, making What Is the What not just a personal story, but a universal exploration of the refugee experience in a world marked by conflict and fragmentation.
What is the full name of the protagonist in 'What Is the What'?
A) Dave Eggers
B) Valentino Achak Deng
C) Salva Dut
D) John Bul Dau
- 2. What major historical event forms the backdrop of the novel?
A) The Second Sudanese Civil War
B) The Rwandan Genocide
C) World War II
D) The Somali Civil War
- 3. To which country does Valentino first flee as a refugee?
A) Uganda
B) Ethiopia
C) Egypt
D) Kenya
- 4. What is the term for the groups of boys who walked to escape the war?
A) The Desert Sons
B) The Wandering Children
C) The Lost Boys
D) The Sudanese Brigade
- 5. What is the name of the refugee camp in Kenya where Valentino spends many years?
A) Dadaab
B) Kakuma
C) Ifo
D) Pugnido
- 6. What genre best describes 'What Is the What'?
A) Fictionalized autobiography
B) Science fiction
C) Satire
D) Historical thriller
- 7. What natural obstacle claims the lives of many boys during their escape?
A) The Gilo River
B) The Sahara Desert
C) The Nile River
D) Mount Kilimanjaro
- 8. What is the primary ethnic group of Valentino and the other Lost Boys?
A) Dinka
B) Nuer
C) Bantu
D) Maasai
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