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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why does the concept of "Colored-People Time" (82) emerge?
2. In Canto I: Black, "Chapter 3: Nowalater," how does Hari's view of Roberto evolve?
3. How do childhood memories and nostalgia impact Hari's perspective on his family's struggles?
4. What drives Hari to pursue excellence?
5. Why does Hari feel the need to be an example of Black Excellence?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Canto II: Queer Chapter 8: "A Prayer for Another World," discuss the impact of the criminal justice system on Hari's family and his sense of unity. How do the experiences of incarcerated family members contribute to Hari's feelings of isolation and loss.
2. In Chapter 1: "Carceral Dissonance," how does Hari's experience with inner-child work and therapy reflect his struggle to reconcile his historical awareness of systemic oppression with his personal journey towards healing?
3. In Chapter 2: "A Prayer for my Father," how does Hari's relationship with his father's teachings and naming process reflect the importance of embracing one's identity and navigating societal pressures?
4. In Canto II: Queer Chapter 8: "A Prayer for Another World," discuss the theme of disappearing in the chapter. How does Hari's perspective on disappearing change throughout the narrative.
5. In Chapter 5: "D*mb Smart," how does Hari challenge the notion of self-responsibility in combating anti-Blackness and highlight the systemic nature of the problem?
6. In Chapter 5: "D*mb Smart," what role do the Hare Kṛṣṇa devotees play in the family's move to a new house?
7. In Chapter 4: "A Prayer for Rest," how does Hari's pursuit of excellence tie into the broader theme of capitalism?
8. In Chapter 4: "A Prayer for Rest," how does the passage reflect Hari's struggle with anxiety, self-punishment, and the desire for guidance or purpose?
9. In Canto II: Queer Chapter 7: "Guilt and Gods," Discuss the significance of Hari's internal struggle between his mother's conservative religious beliefs and his desire for self-acceptance and love.
10. In Canto II: Queer Chapter 7: "Guilt and Gods," how does Hari's recognition of the need for self-acceptance and liberation impact his perspective on religion and spirituality?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In Chapter 2, discuss the impact of familial relationships on Hari Ziyad's identity formation, drawing from his interactions with Mama, Baba, and other family members.
Essay Topic 2
In Chapter 19, discuss the significance of art and creative expression in Hari Ziyad's life. How do their experiences with art, writing, and performance contribute to his self-discovery and connection with others?
Essay Topic 3
In Chapter 6, analyze the role of mentors and guiding figures, such as Auntie Rose and Mr. Johnson, in Hari Ziyad's journey of self-discovery.
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