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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. In Canto III: Free, "Chapter 16: A Prayer for Freedom," what is the main theme?
(a) Nostalgia.
(b) Parent-child relationships.
(c) Loneliness.
(d) Queer identity.

2. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 13: Logging Out of Passport Twitter," what does Hari's responsibility entail in his friendship with Cloud?
(a) To suppress his own emotions.
(b) To prioritize Cloud's well-being over his own.
(c) To protect his Black identity and community.
(d) To avoid confronting anti-Blackness.

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

4. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 12: A Prayer for New Language," how does Hari feel about the idea of state-sanctioned marriage?
(a) He fully supports it.
(b) He thinks it is essential for legal rights.
(c) He finds it romantic.
(d) He believes it is unnecessary.

5. In Canto III: Free, "Chapter 16: A Prayer for Freedom," how does the unresolved conversation with the mother affect Hari?
(a) It brings him closure.
(b) It deepens his understanding.
(c) It strengthens his bond with his mother.
(d) It leaves him feeling uncomfortable.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 10: A Prayer for Choice," why does Hari feel discomfort when wearing button-down shirts?

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

3. What does robbing Black childhoods refer to?

4. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 13: Logging Out of Passport Twitter," what does Hari mean by distance between us?

5. In Canto III: Free, "Chapter 14: A Prayer for Healing," what historical and societal factors does Hari link to mortality in Black communities?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Canto II: Queer, Chapter 12: "A Prayer for New Language," how does Hari's engagement to Timothy challenge traditional notions of love and marriage?

2. In Canto II: Queer, Chapter 13: "Logging Out of Passport Twitter," how does the theme of anti-Blackness shape the events and interactions found in the chapter?

3. In Canto II: Queer, Chapter 12: "A Prayer for New Language," how does Hari's experience with Lisa shed light on the challenges of maintaining friendships while in a romantic relationship?

4. In Canto III: Free Chapter 15: "Trigger Warning," how does Hari's personal narrative highlight the intersection of race, gender, and sexuality in experiences of sexual violence?

5. In Canto III: Free Chapter 15: "Trigger Warning," analyze the impact of societal norms on how sexual violence is perceived and labeled. How does Hari's experience challenge conventional notions of victimhood

6. In Canto III: Free Chapter 14: "A Prayer for Healing," describe Hari's reflection on the concept of "social distancing" (183) and its implications for different groups within society.

7. In Canto III: Free Chapter 16: "A Prayer for Freedom," analyze Hari's fear of being perceived as dangerous due to his queerness when caring for Nikkee's toddler, Martin. How does this fear impact Hari's behavior and self-expression?

8. In Canto II: Queer, Chapter 10: "A Prayer for Choice," how does the relationship between Hari and his cousin Justus reflect the theme of acceptance?

9. In Canto II: Queer, Chapter 11: "My Gender is Black," how does Hari's understanding of his nonbinary gender identity challenge traditional concepts of gender?

10. In Canto II: Queer, Chapter 10: "A Prayer for Choice", how does the metaphor of being "buried" and "digging" (136) relate to Hari's struggles with self-acceptance and societal norms?

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