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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) Enforced curfews for essential workers.
(b) Complete isolation of infected individuals.
(c) Social distancing and mask-wearing guidelines.
(d) Mandatory vaccination for all citizens.

2. What impact has the global health pandemic had on marginalized communities, according to Hari?
(a) Higher mortality rates, particularly among Black people.
(b) Heightened access to healthcare.
(c) Reduced access to education.
(d) Increased economic opportunities.

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

4. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 10: A Prayer for Choice," how does Justus's revelation of her queerness impact Hari?
(a) It makes Hari feel more isolated and alone.
(b) It gives Hari a sense of solidarity and acceptance.
(c) It leads Hari to avoid talking to Justus altogether.
(d) It encourages Hari to distance himself from Justus.

5. What realization does Cloud come to regarding his own drinking problem?
(a) He acknowledges his drinking problem.
(b) He blames Hari for his issues.
(c) He denies having a drinking problem.
(d) He decides to distance himself from Hari.

6. What does robbing Black childhoods refer to?
(a) The process of erasing the innocence of Black children.
(b) The historical exploitation of Black children.
(c) The act of physically stealing from Black children.
(d) The impact of the carceral state on Black children's lives.

7. In Canto III: Free, "Chapter 15: Trigger Warning," what is Hari's view on the term "victim" (193) in the context of sexual violence?
(a) It should only apply to those who press charges against perpetrators.
(b) It should be used to label survivors who report the crime.
(c) Its use depends on the survivor's perspective and experience.
(d) It should always be avoided as it retraumatizes survivors.

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

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

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

11. 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 emphasize the importance of punitive measures.
(d) To illustrate how medical justifications can confuse survivors.

12. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 9: Representation Matters?", how does the media portray the case of El-Amin and its significance?
(a) The media frames El-Amin's actions in a hateful and criminalizing manner.
(b) The media corrects the initial coverage to reflect the truth of the incident.
(c) The media focuses on building a diverse narrative to appeal to wider audiences.
(d) The media accurately represents El-Amin's queerness and his act of self-defense.

13. In Canto III: Free, "Chapter 14: A Prayer for Healing," what does Hari mean by "misafropedia" (186)?
(a) A type of pandemic.
(b) A medical condition.
(c) A book about African history.
(d) A term describing societal biases against Black people.

14. What does Hari suggest about the relationship between death and isolation?
(a) Isolation is the primary cause of death.
(b) Death and isolation are interconnected concepts.
(c) Isolation leads to psychological distress but not mortality.
(d) Isolation is the only way to prevent death.

15. 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 expected to find more Black faces at NYU.
(d) He is excited to explore his queerness without restrictions.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. In Canto III: Free, "Chapter 14: A Prayer for Healing," how does Hari explore his personal connection to the narrative of mortality?

3. 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?

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

5. In Canto III: Free, "Chapter 15: Trigger Warning," why does Hari say that healing requires a fuller picture?

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