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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Canto III: Free Chapter 17 - Epilogue: A Prayer for my Grandmother.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Canto III: Free, "Chapter 18: A Prayer for Courage," what does the cigarette symbolize?
(a) A means of escape from anxiety.
(b) A source of pleasure.
(c) A representation of courage.
(d) A symbol of rebellion.

2. In Canto I: Black, "Chapter 2: A Prayer for My Father," how does Hari interpret his father's naming process for him?
(a) As a method to remember lessons learned.
(b) As a reminder of his parents' authority.
(c) As a means to force his cultural identity.
(d) As a way to burden him with expectations.

3. In Canto I: Black, "Chapter 1: Carceral Dissonance," why does Hari have reservations about therapy?
(a) He believes therapy is too expensive.
(b) He thinks therapy is only for weak people.
(c) He is afraid of opening up to a therapist.
(d) He feels it will not address systemic issues.

4. In Canto III: Free, "Chapter 15: Trigger Warning," what is Hari's attitude towards the term "assault" (193) in the context of his own experience?
(a) He struggles to use it comfortably and question its applicability.
(b) He uses it liberally to describe his actions.
(c) He finsd it easy to use and appropriate for his situation.
(d) He believes it accurately represents his actions.

5. How does Hari feel about remembering the times when someone asked his father to accompany him to the bathroom?
(a) Nostalgic.
(b) Angry.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Annoyed.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Canto III: Free, "Chapter 19: Abolition," why does Hari mention the town of Cherán?

2. 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?

3. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 12: A Prayer for New Language," what significant event occurs between Hari and Timothy at the picnic?

4. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 6: A Prayer for Limitless," what lesson does Hari draw from Daddy's reconciliation of loving Mata with his practice of Islam?

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

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