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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Canto I: Black Chapter 1: Carceral Dissonance - Chapter 5: D*mb Smart.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hari compare the discomfort of starting a conversation with his inner child to?
(a) Setting up an altar.
(b) Arriving unannounced at someone's house.
(c) Writing a letter to parents.
(d) Praying after a diagnosis.

2. According to Margaret Paul's Inner Bonding, what is the purpose of inner-child work?
(a) To question systemic problems.
(b) To romanticize one's past.
(c) To reconnect with childhood experiences.
(d) To resolve self-limiting beliefs.

3. What drives Hari to pursue excellence?
(a) A need for financial success.
(b) A desire for companionship.
(c) A love for competition.
(d) A fear of mediocrity.

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

5. Why does Hari feel the need to be an example of Black Excellence?
(a) To avoid competition with others.
(b) To challenge societal norms.
(c) To foster a sense of community.
(d) To prove his intelligence.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hari feel about the concept of "inner-child work" (35) ?

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

3. How does Hari feel about addressing his inner child's absence?

4. Why does the concept of "Colored-People Time" (82) emerge?

5. What underlying sentiment drives Hari's pursuit of academic superiority over Betty in the Pride school?

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