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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. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 6: A Prayer for Limitless," how does Hari describe his approach to spirituality and religion?

2. In Canto I: Black, "Chapter 5: D*mb Smart," what is Hari's primary reflection on Mr. Smith?

3. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 6: A Prayer for Limitless," what lesson does Hari draw from Daddy's reconciliation of loving Mata with his practice of Islam?

4. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 8: A Prayer for Another World," how does Hari's perspective on his father's hoarding habits evolve?

5. In Canto I: Black, "Chapter 3: Nowalater," what does Hari realize about his perception of Roberto and his own biases?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 1: "Carceral Dissonance," how does Hari's view of inner-child work contrast with his expectations of addressing systemic issues within the therapeutic process?

2. In Canto II: Queer Chapter 8: "A Prayer for Another World," analyze the role of childhood memories and nostalgia in Hari's reflections. How do memories of family gatherings, imaginary friends, and past experiences impact Hari's understanding of identity and connection?

3. In Canto II: Queer Chapter 8: "A Prayer for Another World," discuss the impact of the criminal justice system on Hari's family and his sense of unity. How do the experiences of incarcerated family members contribute to Hari's feelings of isolation and loss.

4. In Chapter 5: "D*mb Smart," what role do the Hare Kṛṣṇa devotees play in the family's move to a new house?

5. In Canto II: Queer Chapter 7: "Guilt and Gods," how does Hari's relationship with Michael serve as a catalyst for his self-discovery and emotional growth?

6. In Canto II: Queer Chapter 8: "A Prayer for Another World," how does Hari's belief in the existence of alternative realities influence his understanding of loss and separation?

7. In Chapter 2: "A Prayer for my Father," how does Hari's experience during the car ride with his father demonstrate the emotional complexity of dealing with family, personal dreams, and the looming threat of disease?

8. In Canto II: Queer Chapter 6: "A Prayer for Limitless," how does Hari's exploration of different belief systems reflect his search for a personal connection to spirituality?

9. In Chapter 3: "Nowalaters," how does Hari's description of his family dynamics and childhood home highlight the themes of resilience?

10. In Canto II: Queer Chapter 6: "A Prayer for Limitless," how does Hari's struggle with his beliefs and faith reflect the theme of uncertainty in the text?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the memoir, Ziyad engages with the concept of otherness. Analyze the ways in which Hari challenges the idea of being an outsider and explores the complexities of being both different from and similar to others.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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