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Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Physical separation between friends.
(c) A lack of communication.
(d) Differences in socio-economic status.

2. What does Hari's father deny vehemently?
(a) Relationship with his mother.
(b) Memories of abuse.
(c) Need for closure.
(d) Queerness.

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

4. Why does Hari mention cases like Larry Nassar's and their impact on survivors' perceptions of harm?
(a) To emphasize the importance of punitive measures.
(b) To argue for the necessity of harsher sentences.
(c) To illustrate how medical justifications can confuse survivors.
(d) To illustrate how medical justifications can confuse survivors.

5. How does Hari's father react to his gender expression?
(a) He encourages him to express himself.
(b) He is confused but willing to learn.
(c) He criticizes and dismisses his gender expression.
(d) He is fully supportive and understanding.

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

7. In Canto III: Free, "Chapter 16: A Prayer for Freedom," what does Hari remember about his childhood bathroom sessions with his father?
(a) They ended when Hari was five years old.
(b) They involved discussions about his hair color.
(c) They are a form of bonding and communication.
(d) They were uncomfortable experiences.

8. Why are Black individuals more susceptible to health disparities, according to Hari?
(a) Natural immune deficiencies.
(b) Inadequate healthcare infrastructure.
(c) Genetic superiority.
(d) Cultural preferences for alternative medicine.

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

10. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 13: Logging Out of Passport Twitter," why does Hari's friendship with Cloud become an issue?
(a) Cloud's failure to understand the concept of gentrification.
(b) Hari's unwillingness to confront anti-Blackness.
(c) Cloud's excessive drinking habits.
(d) Hari's refusal to engage with white people.

11. In Canto III: Free, "Chapter 16: A Prayer for Freedom," what does Hari's mother inquire about unexpectedly?
(a) Plans for the future.
(b) Favorite childhood memory.
(c) Relationship with Nikkee.
(d) Essay on childhood sexual abuse.

12. 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 tight around the waist.
(b) The shirts are too colorful.
(c) The shirts are made of stiff cotton.
(d) The shirts are too expensive.

13. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 12: A Prayer for New Language," what does Hari find particularly appealing about Timothy's appearance?
(a) His captivating eyes.
(b) His tall stature.
(c) His deep voice.
(d) His perfectly aligned teeth.

14. 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.

15. In the "Epilogue: A Prayer for my Grandmother," how does Hari perceive his entry into the television industry through the page program?
(a) He realizes that industry connections play a significant role in the selection process.
(b) He feels that his skills are the primary reason for his acceptance.
(c) He is thrilled to be selected for such a prestigious program.
(d) He finds the program to be highly affordable for him.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the "Epilogue: A Prayer for my Grandmother," what is Hari's perspective on visibility and representation?

2. 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?

3. In Canto III: Free, "Chapter 15: Trigger Warning," what is the primary focus of Hari's discussion regarding sexual violence?

4. In Canto III: Free, "Chapter 14: A Prayer for Healing," what does Hari challenge in his perspective on the causes of death?

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

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