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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Canto III: Free Chapter 14: Chapter - Chapter 16: A Prayer for Freedom.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 11: My Gender is Black," what does Hari observe about the people in his neighborhood's attitude toward pit bulls like Khia?
(a) They are indifferent and don ot pay much attention.
(b) They have a positive and affectionate attitude.
(c) They are judgmental and critical of pit bulls.
(d) They are generally fearful and avoid them.

2. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 10: A Prayer for Choice," what does Hari recall about his cousin Justus's visit to his Cleveland Heights house?
(a) Justus is born after Hari has left.
(b) Justus is a troublemaker who causes chaos.
(c) Justus is well-behaved and follows all rules.
(d) Justus did not visit his house during that summer.

3. What does robbing Black childhoods refer to?
(a) The historical exploitation of Black children.
(b) The impact of the carceral state on Black children's lives.
(c) The act of physically stealing from Black children.
(d) The process of erasing the innocence of Black children.

4. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 6: A Prayer for Limitless," how does Daddy rationalize his belief in Allah and Kṛṣṇa?
(a) He thinks they are the same being.
(b) He believes it is irrelevant to his spirituality.
(c) He does not believe in either of them.
(d) He believes they are two separate deities.

5. Why are Black individuals more susceptible to health disparities, according to Hari?
(a) Genetic superiority.
(b) Cultural preferences for alternative medicine.
(c) Inadequate healthcare infrastructure.
(d) Natural immune deficiencies.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hari feel the need to show up at Aunt Cheryl's funeral?

2. In Canto III: Free, "Chapter 14: A Prayer for Healing," how does Hari explore his personal connection to the narrative of mortality?

3. How does Hari view the importance of maintaining a connection to loved ones who are incarcerated?

4. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 8: A Prayer for Another World," what does Hari's video of himself as a child performing disappearing tricks symbolize?

5. How does Hari describe the impact of harm?

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