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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. Why does Hari perceive Roberto as an antagonist in his childhood narrative?
(a) Roberto is known for being jealous of Hari's possessions.
(b) Roberto is physically imposing and aggressive.
(c) Roberto has a history of violent behavior.
(d) Roberto often argues with Hari's siblings.

2. What does Hari's mother's strict religious beliefs lead him to feel?
(a) Guilt and shame for being academically average.
(b) Pride in his identity.
(c) Confident in his relationship with Michael.
(d) Freedom to be his true self.

3. How do childhood memories and nostalgia impact Hari's perspective on his family's struggles?
(a) The present isolation is unrelated to the past memories.
(b) The unity of childhood memories contrasts with present isolation.
(c) Present isolation is more enjoyable than past unity.
(d) Both isolation and unity are absent from Hari's life.

4. According to Hari, what value do individuals have in a capitalist system?
(a) Personal fulfillment.
(b) Value through competition and ownership.
(c) Intrinsic human worth.
(d) Collaborative spirit.

5. What does prison abolition seek to address?
(a) The inadequacies of the legal system.
(b) The harm caused by punitive thinking.
(c) The lack of support for survivors.
(d) The need for stricter punishment for harm-doers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What impact does the carceral state have on Hari's experience of gender?

2. In the "Epilogue: A Prayer for my Grandmother," what does Hari realize about his relationship with Mother Bhūmi?

3. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 13: Logging Out of Passport Twitter," why does Hari's friendship with Cloud become an issue?

4. Why does Hari feel blindsided by Justus's talk about her queerness?

5. Why are Black individuals more susceptible to health disparities, according to Hari?

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