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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 term "victim" (193) in the context of sexual violence?
(a) It should be used to label survivors who report the crime.
(b) It should always be avoided as it retraumatizes survivors.
(c) It should only apply to those who press charges against perpetrators.
(d) Its use depends on the survivor's perspective and experience.

2. In Canto III: Free, "Chapter 15: Trigger Warning," what is the primary focus of Hari's discussion regarding sexual violence?
(a) Promoting healing and accountability.
(b) Encouraging victimization.
(c) Seeking revenge.
(d) Punishing perpetrators.

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

4. In Canto III: Free, "Chapter 14: A Prayer for Healing," how does Hari explore his personal connection to the narrative of mortality?
(a) By recounting childhood memories and experiences.
(b) Through interviews with medical experts.
(c) Through interviews with medical experts.
(d) By analyzing global historical data.

5. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 12: A Prayer for New Language," what significant event occurs between Hari and Timothy at the picnic?
(a) They get into an argument.
(b) They share their first kiss.
(c) They meet Timothy's ex-boyfriend.
(d) They exchange engagement rings.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hari view punishment and carceral thinking?

2. In Canto III: Free, "Chapter 16: A Prayer for Freedom," how does Hari feel about being perceived as dangerous in public?

3. What motivates Hari to cause some of the scars on his body?

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

5. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 10: A Prayer for Choice," why does Hari feel ashamed in his relationship with his queerness?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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.

2. In Canto II: Queer, Chapter 12: "A Prayer for New Language," how does the chapter explore the theme of growth within a romantic relationship?

3. 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?

4. In Canto III: Free Chapter 14: "A Prayer for Healing," how does Hari explore the interconnectedness of personal stories and experiences in relation to memory and identity?

5. 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?

6. 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?

7. 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?

8. In Canto III: Free Chapter 15: "Trigger Warning," how does the concept of "prison abolition" (192) relate to Hari's exploration of sexual violence and healing?

9. In Canto II: Queer, Chapter 11: "My Gender is Black," how does the historical context of the African slave trade and its impact on Black individuals influence the limitations of language in describing gender and identity?

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

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