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Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 worried about being away from hisparents.
(b) He is hesitant to leave his hometown.
(c) He is excited to explore his queerness without restrictions.
(d) He is expected to find more Black faces at NYU.

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

3. Why does Hari assume his mother sees him as a child-hazard?
(a) Because he is queer.
(b) Because he is caring for Nikkee's toddler.
(c) Because of his essay on childhood sexual abuse.
(d) He is practicing social distancing.

4. 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.

5. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 12: A Prayer for New Language," what does Timothy believe is important for him and Hari's relationship despite their differences?
(a) Sharing all interests.
(b) Frequent romantic gestures.
(c) Open communication and compromise.
(d) Spending all their time together.

6. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 13: Logging Out of Passport Twitter," what does Hari mean by distance between us?
(a) Emotional and cultural boundaries.
(b) A lack of communication.
(c) Physical separation between friends.
(d) Differences in socio-economic status.

7. What is Hari's stance on the relationship between time and death?
(a) Time provides an excuse for death.
(b) Time accelerates the aging process.
(c) Time has no impact on mortality.
(d) Time is the ultimate cause of death.

8. How does Hari describe the impact of harm?
(a) As a rare occurrence in society.
(b) As an ongoing issue that affects survivors indefinitely.
(c) As something that ends when the harm stops happening.
(d) As a problem that can be resolved through punishment.

9. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 11: My Gender is Black," why does Hari believe people assume Khia is a male dog?
(a) Because Khia is a pit bull.
(b) Because Khia's name sounds masculine.
(c) Because Khia is large in size.
(d) Because Khia has aggressive behavior.

10. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 13: Logging Out of Passport Twitter," what does the text imply about the impact of anti-Blackness on Hari's relationship with Cloud?
(a) Anti-Blackness has no effect on their friendship.
(b) Anti-Blackness leads to open conversations.
(c) Anti-Blackness strengthens their bond.
(d) Anti-Blackness causes constant conflicts.

11. How does Hari view the idea of care in his relationship with Cloud?
(a) Care should be limited to emotional support.
(b) Care is only possible through empathy.
(c) Care must always look the same for everyone.
(d) Care can take different forms based on the relationship dynamics.

12. In Canto III: Free, "Chapter 16: A Prayer for Freedom," why does Hari feel lonely?
(a) He has unresolved conversations with his mother.
(b) He is practicing social distancing.
(c) He is afraid of being judged.
(d) He misses his friend Nikkee.

13. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 12: A Prayer for New Language," what significant event occurs between Hari and Timothy at the picnic?
(a) They meet Timothy's ex-boyfriend.
(b) They exchange engagement rings.
(c) They get into an argument.
(d) They share their first kiss.

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

15. What describes the impact of the carceral state on individuals' understanding of harm?
(a) It encourages empathy and understanding.
(b) It discourages victims from speaking out.
(c) It promotes forgiveness and reconciliation.
(d) It reinforces punitive thinking and blame.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Canto III: Free, "Chapter 15: Trigger Warning," how does Hari connect his own actions to those of his harm-doers?

2. What does prison abolition seek to address?

3. In Canto III: Free, "Chapter 16: A Prayer for Freedom," what does Hari remember about his childhood bathroom sessions with his father?

4. How does Hari describe the experience of Black individuals who are essential workers during the pandemic?

5. What does Hari learn about the treatment of Black employees in the television industry?

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