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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 describe the experience of Black individuals who are essential workers during the pandemic?
(a) They enjoy greater job security.
(b) They experience reduced exposure to the virus.
(c) They are at greater risk due to their jobs and living conditions.
(d) They have increased access to healthcare.

2. Why does Hari become involved in activism and journalism, including starting the publication RaceBaitr?
(a) To challenge dominant narratives and illuminate hidden truths.
(b) To promote the idea that storytelling can single-handedly change society.
(c) To gain recognition from mainstream media outlets.
(d) To advocate for the importance of visibility alone.

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

4. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 12: A Prayer for New Language," what is Hari's reaction to Timothy's request to have an open relationship?
(a) He decline the idea completely.
(b) He feels conflicted and unsure.
(c) He suggests trying it temporarily.
(d) He agrees immediately.

5. 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) Enforced curfews for essential workers.
(b) Complete isolation of infected individuals.
(c) Social distancing and mask-wearing guidelines.
(d) Mandatory vaccination for all citizens.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Canto III: Free, "Chapter 15: Trigger Warning," how does Hari connect his own actions to those of his harm-doers?

2. In the "Epilogue: A Prayer for my Grandmother," what is Hari's perspective on visibility and representation?

3. What realization does Cloud come to regarding his own drinking problem?

4. Why does Hari mention cases like Larry Nassar's and their impact on survivors' perceptions of harm?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. 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?

3. 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?

4. In Canto III: Free Chapter 14: "A Prayer for Healing," describe Hari's reflection on the concept of "social distancing" (183) and its implications for different groups within society.

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 11: "My Gender is Black," how does Hari's understanding of his nonbinary gender identity challenge traditional concepts of gender?

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

8. 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?

9. 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?

10. 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?

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