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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. How does Hari feel about remembering the times when someone asked his father to accompany him to the bathroom?
(a) Annoyed.
(b) Angry.
(c) Nostalgic.
(d) Indifferent.

2. \In Canto III: Free, "Chapter 16: A Prayer for Freedom," what does Hari's father reminisce about regarding his childhood?
(a) His long hair.
(b) His conversations in the bathroom.
(c) His fear of being alone.
(d) His queerness.

3. In Canto III: Free, "Chapter 14: A Prayer for Healing," what measure has the state introduced during the pandemic to control the spread of disease?
(a) Mandatory vaccination for all citizens.
(b) Social distancing and mask-wearing guidelines.
(c) Complete isolation of infected individuals.
(d) Enforced curfews for essential workers.

4. In Canto III: Free, "Chapter 15: Trigger Warning," how does Hari connect his own actions to those of his harm-doers?
(a) By acknowledging that he replicates harmful behavior.
(b) By claiming he is manipulated into his actions.
(c) By emphasizing that he is a victim of similar actions.
(d) By arguing that his actions are justified.

5. How does Hari view punishment and carceral thinking?
(a) He finds it ineffective and harmful.
(b) He sees it as a way to confront trauma.
(c) He believes it is essential for healing.
(d) He thinks it leads to healthy interactions.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. In Canto III: Free, "Chapter 16: A Prayer for Freedom," what does Hari remember about his childhood bathroom sessions with his father?

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

4. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 11: My Gender is Black," how does Hari feel about the blame he places on his parents?

5. In Canto III: Free, "Chapter 15: Trigger Warning," what is Hari's view on the terms of agreements between children?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

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

4. 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?

5. 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.

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 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.

8. 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

9. In Canto III: Free Chapter 14: "A Prayer for Healing," how does Hari challenge the conventional notion of dying from old age? What alternative perspective does he present?

10. 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?

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