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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. Why are Black individuals more susceptible to health disparities, according to Hari?
(a) Cultural preferences for alternative medicine.
(b) Inadequate healthcare infrastructure.
(c) Genetic superiority.
(d) Natural immune deficiencies.

2. What motivates Hari to cause some of the scars on his body?
(a) To gain acceptance from his family.
(b) To prove his toughness.
(c) To avoid questioning his sexuality.
(d) To show his resistance to societal norms.

3. In the "Epilogue: A Prayer for my Grandmother," how does Hari perceive his entry into the television industry through the page program?
(a) He realizes that industry connections play a significant role in the selection process.
(b) He finds the program to be highly affordable for him.
(c) He is thrilled to be selected for such a prestigious program.
(d) He feels that his skills are the primary reason for his acceptance.

4. In Canto III: Free, "Chapter 16: A Prayer for Freedom," how does the unresolved conversation with the mother affect Hari?
(a) It brings him closure.
(b) It leaves him feeling uncomfortable.
(c) It deepens his understanding.
(d) It strengthens his bond with his mother.

5. Why does Hari mention cases like Larry Nassar's and their impact on survivors' perceptions of harm?
(a) To illustrate how medical justifications can confuse survivors.
(b) To argue for the necessity of harsher sentences.
(c) To illustrate how medical justifications can confuse survivors.
(d) To emphasize the importance of punitive measures.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hari become involved in activism and journalism, including starting the publication RaceBaitr?

2. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 12: A Prayer for New Language," how does the chapter suggest that love can contribute to personal growth?

3. In Canto I: Black, "Chapter 4: A Prayer for Rest," what does Hari contemplate towards the end?

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

5. How does Hari characterize his childhood neighborhood?

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