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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Canto II: Queer Chapter 9: Representation Matters? - Chapter 13: Logging Out of Passport Twitter .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Canto I: Black, "Chapter 2: A Prayer for My Father," what prompts Hari to write a conversation with his inner child?
(a) A suggestion from his therapist.
(b) The influence of ancestral communication.
(c) A dream he has.
(d) An assignment from his school.

2. In Canto I: Black, "Chapter 3: Nowalater," how does Hari's view of Roberto evolve?
(a) He continues to perceive Roberto as an antagonist.
(b) He discovers evidence of Roberto's aggressive tendencies.
(c) He realizes Roberto's kindness and genuine intentions.
(d) He attributes Roberto's behavior to his physical appearance.

3. What realization prompts Hari to confront his avoidance patterns?
(a) The impact of his decisions on his academic performance.
(b) The recognition of self-destructive tendencies.
(c) The necessity of embracing his true self.
(d) The importance of pleasing his parents.

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

5. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 13: Logging Out of Passport Twitter," why does Hari refuse to go to the AA meeting with Cloud?
(a) He is unwilling to support Cloud's sobriety.
(b) He does not believe Cloud needs help.
(c) He wants to avoid discussing their own problems.
(d) He struggles to articulate his feelings about it.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Canto I: Black, "Chapter 4: A Prayer for Rest," what does Hari compare the feeling of impending distress to?

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?

3. How does Hari relate the rupture from his childhood to systemic issues?

4. What is the impact of Hari's relationship with Michael on his emotional growth?

5. In Canto I: Black, "Chapter 1: Carceral Dissonance," what physical sensation does Hari feel in his chest?

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