Black Boy Out of Time: A Memoir Quiz | Two Week Quiz A

Hari Ziyad
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Black Boy Out of Time: A Memoir Quiz | Two Week Quiz A

Hari Ziyad
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Canto II: Queer Chapter 9: Representation Matters? - Chapter 13: Logging Out of Passport Twitter .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Hari become involved in activism and journalism, including starting the publication RaceBaitr?
(a) To gain recognition from mainstream media outlets.
(b) To advocate for the importance of visibility alone.
(c) To challenge dominant narratives and illuminate hidden truths.
(d) To promote the idea that storytelling can single-handedly change society.

2. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 6: A Prayer for Limitless," how does Hari feel about the government's narrative of the events of 9/11?
(a) Hari fully trusts the government's account.
(b) Hari has no opinion on the matter.
(c) Hari is skeptical of the government's narrative.
(d) Hari believes it's entirely accurate.

3. In Canto I: Black, "Chapter 2: A Prayer for My Father," what prompts Hari to write a conversation with his inner child?
(a) The influence of ancestral communication.
(b) An assignment from his school.
(c) A suggestion from his therapist.
(d) A dream he has.

4. What underlying sentiment drives Hari's pursuit of academic superiority over Betty in the Pride school?
(a) A desire for genuine friendship and collaboration.
(b) A commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion.
(c) A fear of being associated with everyday Black individuals.
(d) A need to challenge the dominance of white students.

5. In Canto I: Black, "Chapter 5: D*mb Smart," how does Mr. Smith's punitive view of tardiness relate to broader societal issues?
(a) It explores the history of industrialization in the eighteenth century.
(b) It connects his attitudes to the school-to-prison pipeline and racial disparities in incarceration.
(c) It highlights his popularity among students for his strictness.
(d) It discusses the benefits of his teaching methods on students' academic performance.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 13: Logging Out of Passport Twitter," what does Hari's responsibility entail in his friendship with Cloud?

2. How do friendships with individuals like Betty impact Hari's growth?

3. What is Hari's involvement in various choir activities influenced by?

4. What is Hari's view on the pursuit of success within the capitalist system?

5. What does Hari believe he can achieve through difficult dialogues on the page?

(see the answer key)

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