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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 view the idea of care in his relationship with Cloud?
(a) Care can take different forms based on the relationship dynamics.
(b) Care should be limited to emotional support.
(c) Care is only possible through empathy.
(d) Care must always look the same for everyone.

2. In Canto III: Free, "Chapter 16: A Prayer for Freedom," what does Hari remember about his childhood bathroom sessions with his father?
(a) They involved discussions about his hair color.
(b) They are a form of bonding and communication.
(c) They were uncomfortable experiences.
(d) They ended when Hari was five years old.

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

4. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 10: A Prayer for Choice," what does Hari recall about his cousin Justus's visit to his Cleveland Heights house?
(a) Justus is born after Hari has left.
(b) Justus did not visit his house during that summer.
(c) Justus is a troublemaker who causes chaos.
(d) Justus is well-behaved and follows all rules.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hari describe the experience of Black individuals who are essential workers during the pandemic?

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

3. What does Hari's father deny vehemently?

4. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 12: A Prayer for New Language," what does Timothy believe is important for him and Hari's relationship despite their differences?

5. What concern does Lisa express about her friendships when Hari and Timothy become serious partnerships?

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 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?

3. 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?

4. 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?

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 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.

7. 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.

8. 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?

9. 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?

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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