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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hari realize about his interpretation of history?
(a) It is based on objective facts.
(b) It is a fixed narrative.
(c) It is constantly changing.
(d) It is determined by external factors.

2. In Canto I: Black, "Chapter 1: Carceral Dissonance," what physical sensation does Hari feel in his chest?
(a) Tingling.
(b) Itching.
(c) Tightening.
(d) Numbness.

3. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 8: A Prayer for Another World," what role do childhood memories and nostalgia play in shaping Hari's understanding of identity and connection?
(a) They are irrelevant to Hari's personal growth.
(b) They create a sense of isolation and detachment.
(c) They provide a lens for reflecting on family struggles and resilience.
(d) They prevent Hari from envisioning a better future.

4. What realization prompts Hari to confront his avoidance patterns?
(a) The importance of pleasing his parents.
(b) The necessity of embracing his true self.
(c) The impact of his decisions on his academic performance.
(d) The recognition of self-destructive tendencies.

5. What does Hari highlight as the key factor in challenging biased perceptions about Black children?
(a) Providing limited resources to Black neighborhoods.
(b) Encouraging more conflicts among Black children.
(c) Reimagining and questioning prevailing narratives.
(d) Offering unconditional support to Black families.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hari perceive Roberto as an antagonist in his childhood narrative?

2. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 8: A Prayer for Another World," how does Hari's perspective on his father's hoarding habits evolve?

3. What is the impact of the criminal justice system on family connections?

4. How does Hari feel about addressing his inner child's absence?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. In Canto II: Queer Chapter 7: "Guilt and Gods," how does Hari's recognition of the need for self-acceptance and liberation impact his perspective on religion and spirituality?

2. In Canto II: Queer Chapter 8: "A Prayer for Another World," analyze the role of childhood memories and nostalgia in Hari's reflections. How do memories of family gatherings, imaginary friends, and past experiences impact Hari's understanding of identity and connection?

3. In Canto II: Queer Chapter 7: "Guilt and Gods," Discuss the significance of Hari's internal struggle between his mother's conservative religious beliefs and his desire for self-acceptance and love.

4. In Chapter 3: "Nowalaters," how does the imagery and nostalgia associated with candies like Nowalaters connect with Hari's reflection on language, cultural identity, and the experience of Black people in their community?

5. In Canto II: Queer Chapter 8: "A Prayer for Another World," discuss the theme of disappearing in the chapter. How does Hari's perspective on disappearing change throughout the narrative.

6. In Canto II: Queer Chapter 6: "A Prayer for Limitless," how does Hari's struggle with his beliefs and faith reflect the theme of uncertainty in the text?

7. In Chapter 5: "D*mb Smart," how does Hari challenge the notion of self-responsibility in combating anti-Blackness and highlight the systemic nature of the problem?

8. In Canto II: Queer Chapter 8: "A Prayer for Another World," how does Hari's belief in the existence of alternative realities influence his understanding of loss and separation?

9. In Chapter 4: "A Prayer for Rest," how does Hari's pursuit of excellence tie into the broader theme of capitalism?

10. In Chapter 2: "A Prayer for my Father," how does Hari's relationship with his father's teachings and naming process reflect the importance of embracing one's identity and navigating societal pressures?

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