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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 Hari become involved in activism and journalism, including starting the publication RaceBaitr?
2. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 11: My Gender is Black," how does Hari feel about the blame he places on his parents?
3. In Canto III: Free, "Chapter 14: A Prayer for Healing," what lesson does Hari ultimately learn about his perspective on mortality and blame?
4. In the "Epilogue: A Prayer for my Grandmother," how does Hari perceive his entry into the television industry through the page program?
5. In Canto III: Free, "Chapter 16: A Prayer for Freedom," why does Hari feel the need to suppress his queerness when caring for Martin?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. 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?
3. 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.
4. In Canto II: Queer, Chapter 12: "A Prayer for New Language," how does the chapter explore the theme of growth within a romantic relationship?
5. In Canto II: Queer, Chapter 12: "A Prayer for New Language," how does Hari's experience with Lisa shed light on the challenges of maintaining friendships while in a romantic relationship?
6. 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?
7. 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?
8. 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
9. 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?
10. In Canto II: Queer, Chapter 10: "A Prayer for Choice," how does the theme of queerness intersect with Hari's reflections on his family and upbringing?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In Chapter 14, discuss the impact of nostalgia on Hari Ziyad's journey, considering how revisiting past memories influences his present understanding of self.
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the significance of cultural heritage in shaping Hari Ziyad's understanding of his identity and the role it plays in his personal growth.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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