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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 is Hari's main concern regarding Cloud's behavior in Black spaces?
2. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 13: Logging Out of Passport Twitter," what does Hari mean by distance between us?
3. In Canto III: Free, "Chapter 16: A Prayer for Freedom," why does Hari feel lonely?
4. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 11: My Gender is Black," how does Hari feel about the blame he places on his parents?
5. How does Hari's father react to his gender expression?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Canto III: Free Chapter 15: "Trigger Warning," discuss the complexities of consent and coercion in the context of childhood sexual experiences. How does manipulation play a role in shaping these experiences?
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. In Canto III: Free Chapter 16: "A Prayer for Freedom," explore the significance of the bathroom sessions between Hari and his father as a form of bonding and communication. How does this ritual reflect Hari's longing for a deeper connection with his father and grandfather?
5. In Canto II: Queer, Chapter 9: "Representation Matters?", describe the concept of the "carceral gaze" (119) and explain how the author proposes to challenge and redefine representation. How does the essay advocate for alternative platforms and narratives to counteract the influence of the carceral gaze.
6. In Canto III: Free Chapter 15: "Trigger Warning," how does the concept of "prison abolition" (192) relate to Hari's exploration of sexual violence and healing?
7. 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?
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 11: "My Gender is Black," how does Hari's understanding of his nonbinary gender identity challenge traditional concepts of gender?
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?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
Essay Topic 2
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 3
Explore the significance of memory in the memoir, considering how memories shape Hari Ziyad's understanding of his past, present, and identity.
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