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Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Canto III: Free, "Chapter 14: A Prayer for Healing," what measure has the state introduced during the pandemic to control the spread of disease?
(a) Social distancing and mask-wearing guidelines.
(b) Mandatory vaccination for all citizens.
(c) Enforced curfews for essential workers.
(d) Complete isolation of infected individuals.

2. What makes it difficult for survivors to name the harm they endured?
(a) Cultural conditioning.
(b) Fear of retaliation.
(c) Lack of vocabulary.
(d) Memory loss.

3. Why does Hari feel the need to show up at Aunt Cheryl's funeral?
(a) To perform spoken word poetry.
(b) To prove his toughness.
(c) To support his cousin Taylor.
(d) To avoid going to church.

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

5. 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?
(a) They are generally fearful and avoid them.
(b) They have a positive and affectionate attitude.
(c) They are indifferent and don ot pay much attention.
(d) They are judgmental and critical of pit bulls.

6. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 13: Logging Out of Passport Twitter," why does Hari refuse to go to the AA meeting with Cloud?
(a) He struggles to articulate his feelings about it.
(b) He is unwilling to support Cloud's sobriety.
(c) He wants to avoid discussing their own problems.
(d) He does not believe Cloud needs help.

7. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 11: My Gender is Black," how does Hari feel about the blame he places on his parents?
(a) He is uncertain about whether blaming is necessary.
(b) He feels justified in blaming his parents.
(c) He realizes blaming is counterproductive.
(d) He continues to blame his parents for his struggles.

8. In the "Epilogue: A Prayer for my Grandmother," what is Hari's perspective on visibility and representation?
(a) He thinks that visibility is essential for all marginalized communities.
(b) He questions the effectiveness of representation in dismantling systemic oppression.
(c) He believes that representation alone will lead to liberation.
(d) He believes that visibility will automatically change the minds of those with harmful views.

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

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

11. What impact does the carceral state have on Hari's experience of gender?
(a) It helps him find healing and clarity.
(b) It supports him in exploring his gender identity.
(c) It reinforces traditional gender norms.
(d) It contributes to his confusion and trauma.

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

13. In Canto III: Free, "Chapter 14: A Prayer for Healing," what does Hari challenge in his perspective on the causes of death?
(a) The role of genetics in mortality.
(b) Historical contexts of mortality.
(c) The significance of environmental factors.
(d) Conventional beliefs about disease as the primary cause.

14. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 10: A Prayer for Choice," why does Hari feel discomfort when wearing button-down shirts?
(a) The shirts are too colorful.
(b) The shirts are too tight around the waist.
(c) The shirts are too expensive.
(d) The shirts are made of stiff cotton.

15. According to Hari, what is the primary factor that leads to death?
(a) Diseases that exploit weakened cells.
(b) Genetic predisposition.
(c) Advanced age.
(d) Lack of access to healthcare.

Short Answer Questions

1. \In Canto III: Free, "Chapter 16: A Prayer for Freedom," what does Hari's father reminisce about regarding his childhood?

2. In Canto III: Free, "Chapter 16: A Prayer for Freedom," what does Hari's mother inquire about unexpectedly?

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

4. In Canto III: Free, "Chapter 16: A Prayer for Freedom," why does Hari feel the need to suppress his queerness when caring for Martin?

5. What concern does Lisa express about her friendships when Hari and Timothy become serious partnerships?

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