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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Canto III: Free Chapter 17 - Epilogue: A Prayer for my Grandmother.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the impact of the criminal justice system on family connections?
(a) It creates a sense of unity and belonging.
(b) It strengthens family bonds and connections.
(c) It has no effect on family relationships.
(d) It contributes to the loss of family connections.

2. What concept does the therapist suggest to Hari to explore in therapy?
(a) Traditional medicine.
(b) Religiosity.
(c) Self-policing.
(d) Inner-child work.

3. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 13: Logging Out of Passport Twitter," what does Hari's responsibility entail in his friendship with Cloud?
(a) To avoid confronting anti-Blackness.
(b) To suppress his own emotions.
(c) To protect his Black identity and community.
(d) To prioritize Cloud's well-being over his own.

4. In Canto II: Queer, Chapter 6: A Prayer for Limitless," how does Hari describe his father, Daddy's, beliefs regarding God's gender?
(a) Daddy believes God has a specific gender.
(b) Daddy believes God transcends gender.
(c) Daddy thinks God's gender is unimportant.
(d) Daddy does not believe in God's existence.

5. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 9: Representation Matters?", how does the media portray the case of El-Amin and its significance?
(a) The media corrects the initial coverage to reflect the truth of the incident.
(b) The media focuses on building a diverse narrative to appeal to wider audiences.
(c) The media accurately represents El-Amin's queerness and his act of self-defense.
(d) The media frames El-Amin's actions in a hateful and criminalizing manner.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Canto III: Free, "Chapter 18: A Prayer for Courage," in what way does the act of smoking provide relief to Hari?

2. In Canto I: Black, "Chapter 5: D*mb Smart," what is Hari's primary reflection on Mr. Smith?

3. How does Hari view punishment and carceral thinking?

4. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 7: Guilt and Dogs," what event triggers Hari's panic attack?

5. What motivates Hari to cause some of the scars on his body?

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