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

2. Why does Hari assume his mother sees him as a child-hazard?
(a) He is practicing social distancing.
(b) Because he is caring for Nikkee's toddler.
(c) Because of his essay on childhood sexual abuse.
(d) Because he is queer.

3. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 10: A Prayer for Choice," how does Justus's revelation of her queerness impact Hari?
(a) It leads Hari to avoid talking to Justus altogether.
(b) It encourages Hari to distance himself from Justus.
(c) It makes Hari feel more isolated and alone.
(d) It gives Hari a sense of solidarity and acceptance.

4. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 13: Logging Out of Passport Twitter," why does Hari's friendship with Cloud become an issue?
(a) Hari's refusal to engage with white people.
(b) Cloud's failure to understand the concept of gentrification.
(c) Hari's unwillingness to confront anti-Blackness.
(d) Cloud's excessive drinking habits.

5. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 12: A Prayer for New Language," how does the chapter suggest that love can contribute to personal growth?
(a) By focusing solely on individual needs.
(b) By avoiding difficult conversations.
(c) By maintaining strict boundaries.
(d) By addressing insecurities and striving for improvement.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes it difficult for survivors to name the harm they endured?

2. 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?

3. In Canto III: Free, "Chapter 16: A Prayer for Freedom," what is the main theme?

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

5. How does Hari describe the impact of harm?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. 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

3. 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.

4. 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?

5. 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?

6. In Canto III: Free Chapter 16: "A Prayer for Freedom," reflect on Hari's struggle to reconcile his memories and perceptions of his father's actions with his father's denial. How does this internal conflict affect Hari's sense of self and his relationship with his father?

7. 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?

8. 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?

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

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