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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Canto III: Free Chapter 14: Chapter - Chapter 16: A Prayer for Freedom.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 11: My Gender is Black," how does Hari feel about the blame he places on his parents?
(a) He continues to blame his parents for his struggles.
(b) He realizes blaming is counterproductive.
(c) He feels justified in blaming his parents.
(d) He is uncertain about whether blaming is necessary.

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

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

5. What is Hari's main concern regarding Cloud's behavior in Black spaces?
(a) That Cloud becomes too reserved and does not engage.
(b) That Cloud's presence can lead to conflict with Black neighbors.
(c) That Cloud tries to fit in too much and loses his identity.
(d) That Cloud does not drink enough to socialize effectively.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Canto I: Black, "Chapter 1: Carceral Dissonance," what physical sensation does Hari feel in his chest?

2. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 12: A Prayer for New Language," how does Hari feel about the idea of state-sanctioned marriage?

3. \In Canto III: Free, "Chapter 16: A Prayer for Freedom," what does Hari's father reminisce about regarding his childhood?

4. In Canto III: Free, "Chapter 16: A Prayer for Freedom," how does the unresolved conversation with the mother affect Hari?

5. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 8: A Prayer for Another World," what contributes to Hari's current sense of isolation?

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