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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Canto II: Queer, Chapter 6: A Prayer for Limitless," how does Hari describe his father, Daddy's, beliefs regarding God's gender?
(a) Daddy thinks God's gender is unimportant.
(b) Daddy believes God transcends gender.
(c) Daddy believes God has a specific gender.
(d) Daddy does not believe in God's existence.

2. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 6: A Prayer for Limitless," what is Hari's current perspective on faith?
(a) Hari prefers not to know for sure whether God exists.
(b) Hari has absolute certainty that God exists.
(c) Hari is a devout follower of a specific religion.
(d) Hari is actively searching for proof of God's existence.

3. Why does the concept of "Colored-People Time" (82) emerge?
(a) As a means of resisting white-dominated standards of time and punctuality.
(b) To enforce stricter punctuality among Black individuals.
(c) To promote a more efficient use of time in society.
(d) To encourage everyone to arrive early for events.

4. How does Hari feel about the concept of "inner-child work" (35) ?
(a) He believes it is too childish.
(b) He finds it unrealistic.
(c) He thinks it is a waste of time.
(d) He finds it fascinating.

5. What is the impact of the criminal justice system on family connections?
(a) It creates a sense of unity and belonging.
(b) It has no effect on family relationships.
(c) It contributes to the loss of family connections.
(d) It strengthens family bonds and connections.

6. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 8: A Prayer for Another World," how does Hari's perspective on his father's hoarding habits evolve?
(a) Hari never understood his father's hoarding habits.
(b) Hari appreciates his father's hoarding as an expression of love for the family.
(c) Hari always sees his father's hoarding as a sign of love.
(d) Hari comes to resent his father's hoarding as he grows older.

7. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 7: Guilt and Dogs," how does Hari's perspective on religion and spirituality change as he embraces self-acceptance?
(a) He rejects all forms of spirituality.
(b) He seeks a deity aligned with his values.
(c) He becomes more religiously devout.
(d) He becomes indifferent to spirituality.

8. What concept does the therapist suggest to Hari to explore in therapy?
(a) Self-policing.
(b) Traditional medicine.
(c) Religiosity.
(d) Inner-child work.

9. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 6: A Prayer for Limitless," what does Hari regret about his upbringing in relation to Islam?
(a) Not being exposed to it at all.
(b) Not attending the mosque regularly.
(c) Not understanding the Arabic language.
(d) Not converting to Islam at a young age.

10. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 6: A Prayer for Limitless," how does Hari describe his feelings toward the controversy involving Jeremiah Wright's "God damn America" (92) sermon?
(a) Hari criticizes Jeremiah Wright's views.
(b) Hari believes it's a matter of political ambition.
(c) Hari thinks Barack Obama was right to distance himself from Wright.
(d) Hari fully supports Jeremiah Wright's statement.

11. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 6: A Prayer for Limitless," what is the significance of the altar that Hari sets up?
(a) It reflects Hari's rejection of spirituality.
(b) It represents Hari's commitment to a specific religion.
(c) It symbolizes Hari's connection to his ancestors.
(d) It serves as a place of worship for Hari's family.

12. In Canto I: Black, "Chapter 5: D*mb Smart," what is Hari's perspective on the concept of Black Excellence?
(a) He fully embraces the idea of Black Excellence and its importance.
(b) He sees Black Excellence as irrelevant to discussions of race and education.
(c) He questions the narrative of Black Excellence, suggesting it can perpetuate anti-Black standards.
(d) He believes Black Excellence is achievable through complete assimilation.

13. In Canto I: Black, "Chapter 4: A Prayer for Rest," what does Hari contemplate towards the end?
(a) Embracing a different path without self-punishment.
(b) Giving up on his pursuit of excellence.
(c) Pursuing financial success above all else.
(d) Disconnecting from the absent figure.

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

15. 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?
(a) The importance of prioritizing ambition over personal beliefs.
(b) The importance of acknowledging and confronting contradictions in one's beliefs.
(c) The necessity of abandoning what one loves for personal gain.
(d) The insignificance of contradictions in personal relationships.

Short Answer Questions

1. What role does Michael play in Hari's life?

2. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 8: A Prayer for Another World," why does Hari feel a strong connection to the memory of the birthday party?

3. What is Hari's view on the relationship between time and capitalism?

4. What is Hari's involvement in various choir activities influenced by?

5. In Canto I: Black, "Chapter 2: A Prayer for My Father," what does Daddy advise Hari regarding buying cars?

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