Personages
*1.* What is the name of the old grandfather who raises the unnamed young boy (the hero) in *The White Ship*?
Momun
What human quality does Aitmatov defend most in his works?
Humanity / moral values
What kind of education did the writer receive?
Agricultural educations
What genre does the inclusion of space technology and alien contact in The Day Lasts More Than a Hundred Years introduce?
Science Fiction
*2.* Which hero in *The Day Lasts More Than a Hundred Years* is tragically turned into a "mankurt," a person who has lost all memory and self-awareness?
Answer:* Naiman-Ana’s son (Jolaman) is turned into a mankurt.
What conflict often appears in Aitmatov’s works?
Tradition versus personal freedom
For which novel did the writer receive the Toktogul Prize?
Early Cranes
Aitmatov co-wrote a play titled The Ascent of Mount Fuji. What is the genre of this work?
Drama
*3.* What is the absent hero's name in *Jamilia* who is fighting in World War II, representing the strict, traditional way of life?
**Answer:Sadyk
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Why do Aitmatov’s characters suffer?
Because of difficult moral choices
During his youth, what major historical event deeply affected Aitmatov and his family?
World War II / the loss of his father in the war
Which literary movement dominates Aitmatov’s works?
Realism
*4.* In *The White Ship*, who is the cruel, abusive husband of the old man Momun's daughter, and an antagonist to the boy?
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Answer:* Orozkul.
What lesson can modern readers learn from Aitmatov’s works?
To stay human and respect others
In addition to being a writer, what other career did Aitmatov pursue as an adult?
Diplomat / public servant / representative of Kyrgyzstan abroad
Which genres are often combined in Aitmatov’s writing?
Realism, philosophy, symbolism
*5.* In *Farewell, Gyulsary!*, who is the main human hero whose life is intertwined with his horse?
Answer:* Tanabai.
How does Chyngyz Aitmatov show that the loss of historical memory threatens not only an individual but the future of society as a whole?
By demonstrating that people without memory and roots can be easily controlled, lose moral values, and destroy cultural continuity
How did Aitmatov’s career as a diplomat shape his perspective on global issues and influence his writing?
Working as a diplomat exposed Aitmatov to international cultures, politics, and social problems, broadening his worldview and enabling him to address universal themes such as humanity, morality, and cultural identity in his works.
Why does Aitmatov combine different genres in his works?
To express deep philosophical and moral ideas more clearly. Realism helps him show real life and ordinary people, mythology adds symbolic meaning and cultural memory, and elements of science fiction allow him to think about the future and global problems of humanity. Together, these genres help the writer connect the past, present, and future and make his ideas universal.