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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. In Canto I: Black, "Chapter 3: Nowalater," how does Hari's view of Roberto evolve?
2. What does Hari's mother's strict religious beliefs lead him to feel?
3. In Canto I: Black, "Chapter 4: A Prayer for Rest," what effect does Hari's conversation with his father have on him?
4. According to Hari, what value do individuals have in a capitalist system?
5. How do childhood memories and nostalgia impact Hari's perspective on his family's struggles?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter 2: "A Prayer for my Father," how does Hari's experience during the car ride with his father demonstrate the emotional complexity of dealing with family, personal dreams, and the looming threat of disease?
2. 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.
3. In Chapter 3: "Nowalaters," how does Hari's description of his family dynamics and childhood home highlight the themes of resilience?
4. 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?
5. In Canto II: Queer Chapter 6: "A Prayer for Limitless," how does Hari's relationship with his father reveal contradictory beliefs and ideas about religion and spirituality?
6. In Canto II: Queer Chapter 8: "A Prayer for Another World," how does Hari's belief in the existence of alternative realities influence his understanding of loss and separation?
7. 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?
8. In Canto II: Queer Chapter 6: "A Prayer for Limitless," how does Hari's exploration of different belief systems reflect his search for a personal connection to spirituality?
9. In Canto II: Queer Chapter 8: "A Prayer for Another World," analyze the role of childhood memories and nostalgia in Hari's reflections. How do memories of family gatherings, imaginary friends, and past experiences impact Hari's understanding of identity and connection?
10. 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?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In Chapter 1, in what ways does the act of letter writing serve as a transformative tool for Hari Ziyad in his memoir?
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
Chapter 19 highlights Hari's experiences with microaggressions, discrimination, and violence. Discuss how Ziyad addresses these experiences and his emotional impact and analyze the strategies he uses to cope and find resilience.
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