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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. What concern does Lisa express about her friendships when Hari and Timothy become serious partnerships?
2. Why does Hari mention cases like Larry Nassar's and their impact on survivors' perceptions of harm?
3. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 10: A Prayer for Choice," how does Justus's revelation of her queerness impact Hari?
4. Why are Black individuals more susceptible to health disparities, according to Hari?
5. What does Hari suggest about the relationship between death and isolation?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Canto II: Queer, Chapter 12: "A Prayer for New Language," how does the chapter explore the theme of growth within a romantic relationship?
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 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?
4. 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?
5. 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?
6. 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?
7. 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.
8. In Canto III: Free Chapter 14: "A Prayer for Healing," how does Hari draw a connection between historical colonization and current global health challenges? What impact does this connection have on marginalized communities?
9. 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.
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
Explore the significance of memory in the memoir, considering how memories shape Hari Ziyad's understanding of his past, present, and identity.
Essay Topic 2
The memoir includes vivid descriptions of urban and rural landscapes that contribute to Hari's sense of place and identity. How do these settings serve as metaphors for his internal journey and external experiences?
Essay Topic 3
How does Hari Ziyad's journey to reconnect with his inner child, Hari-Gaura, drive the narrative and contribute to his personal growth and understanding of self?
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