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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 15: Trigger Warning," what is Hari's view on the terms of agreements between children?
(a) Agreements among children are irrelevant.
(b) Children should not make agreements.
(c) Children's agreements are insignificant compared to adults'.
(d) The terms of agreements between children are important.

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

3. What does prison abolition seek to address?
(a) The lack of support for survivors.
(b) The inadequacies of the legal system.
(c) The need for stricter punishment for harm-doers.
(d) The harm caused by punitive thinking.

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

5. What is Hari's main concern regarding Cloud's behavior in Black spaces?
(a) That Cloud's presence can lead to conflict with Black neighbors.
(b) That Cloud does not drink enough to socialize effectively.
(c) That Cloud becomes too reserved and does not engage.
(d) That Cloud tries to fit in too much and loses his identity.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 12: A Prayer for New Language," what does Hari find particularly appealing about Timothy's appearance?

3. Why does Hari feel blindsided by Justus's talk about her queerness?

4. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 10: A Prayer for Choice," how does Justus's revelation of her queerness impact Hari?

5. What impact does the carceral state have on Hari's experience of gender?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Canto III: Free Chapter 15: "Trigger Warning," discuss the complexities of consent and coercion in the context of childhood sexual experiences. How does manipulation play a role in shaping these experiences?

2. In Canto II: Queer Chapter 9: "Representation Matters?", discuss the role of visibility and representation in the case of El-Amin and its failure at the intersection of Blackness. How does this case highlight the challenges of evoking empathy in a world that does not empathize with Black people.

3. 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?

4. 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?

5. In Canto II: Queer, Chapter 9: "Representation Matters?", describe the concept of the "carceral gaze" (119) and explain how the author proposes to challenge and redefine representation. How does the essay advocate for alternative platforms and narratives to counteract the influence of the carceral gaze.

6. 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?

7. In Canto II: Queer, Chapter 10: "A Prayer for Choice," how does the theme of queerness intersect with Hari's reflections on his family and upbringing?

8. 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?

9. In Canto II: Queer, Chapter 13: "Logging Out of Passport Twitter," discuss the significance of setting healthy boundaries in Hari's relationship with Cloud.

10. In Canto III: Free Chapter 16: "A Prayer for Freedom," explore the significance of the bathroom sessions between Hari and his father as a form of bonding and communication. How does this ritual reflect Hari's longing for a deeper connection with his father and grandfather?

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