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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. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 8: A Prayer for Another World," what event from the text symbolizes unity and belonging for Hari?
(a) Playing with imaginary friends.
(b) The family gathering with the Electric Slide.
(c) Watching TV shows.
(d) Attending school.

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

3. In Canto III: Free, "Chapter 14: A Prayer for Healing," what historical and societal factors does Hari link to mortality in Black communities?
(a) Lack of genetic diversity.
(b) Colonization and systemic inequalities.
(c) Disregard for hygiene practices.
(d) Exploitation of natural resources.

4. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 9: Representation Matters?", what is Hari's initial perception of moving to New York City for college?
(a) He is hesitant to leave his hometown.
(b) He is excited to explore his queerness without restrictions.
(c) He is expected to find more Black faces at NYU.
(d) He is worried about being away from hisparents.

5. In Canto III: Free, "Chapter 16: A Prayer for Freedom," how does Hari feel about being perceived as dangerous in public?
(a) He suppresses his queerness.
(b) He confronts stereotypes.
(c) He embraces it.
(d) He becomes more vocal about his identity.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 11: My Gender is Black," what does Hari observe about the people in his neighborhood's attitude toward pit bulls like Khia?

2. How does Hari's father react to his gender expression?

3. In the "Epilogue: A Prayer for my Grandmother," how does Hari perceive his entry into the television industry through the page program?

4. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 13: Logging Out of Passport Twitter," what does Hari mean by distance between us?

5. What does Hari compare the discomfort of starting a conversation with his inner child to?

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