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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Canto II: Queer Chapter 6: A Prayer for Limitless - Chapter 8: A Prayer for Another World .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

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

3. What is Hari's view on the pursuit of success within the capitalist system?
(a) It is a way to find companionship.
(b) It leads to a balanced and fulfilling life.
(c) It often requires harming oneself or others.
(d) It is a means to foster community.

4. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 6: A Prayer for Limitless," how does Daddy rationalize his belief in Allah and Kṛṣṇa?
(a) He thinks they are the same being.
(b) He does not believe in either of them.
(c) He believes they are two separate deities.
(d) He believes it is irrelevant to his spirituality.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the significance of the term "object permanence" (109)?

2. In Canto I: Black, "Chapter 1: Carceral Dissonance," what is Hari's initial perception of the doctor's behavior during the examination?

3. Why does Hari perceive Roberto as an antagonist in his childhood narrative?

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

5. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 8: A Prayer for Another World," what role do childhood memories and nostalgia play in shaping Hari's understanding of identity and connection?

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