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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 13: Logging Out of Passport Twitter," what does Hari mean by distance between us?
2. In Canto III: Free, "Chapter 15: Trigger Warning," why does Hari say that healing requires a fuller picture?
3. In Canto III: Free, "Chapter 15: Trigger Warning," what is the primary focus of Hari's discussion regarding sexual violence?
4. In Canto III: Free, "Chapter 16: A Prayer for Freedom," what does Hari remember about his childhood bathroom sessions with his father?
5. What realization does Hari have about his gender identity?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Canto III: Free Chapter 15: "Trigger Warning," analyze the impact of societal norms on how sexual violence is perceived and labeled. How does Hari's experience challenge conventional notions of victimhood
2. 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?
3. 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.
4. In Canto III: Free Chapter 14: "A Prayer for Healing," how does Hari challenge the conventional notion of dying from old age? What alternative perspective does he present?
5. In Canto III: Free Chapter 16: "A Prayer for Freedom," examine Hari's unresolved conversation with his mother about his essay on childhood sexual abuse. What does this reveal about the challenges of discussing sensitive topics within families?
6. In Canto II: Queer, Chapter 12: "A Prayer for New Language," how does Hari's engagement to Timothy challenge traditional notions of love and marriage?
7. In Canto III: Free Chapter 15: "Trigger Warning," how does Hari's personal narrative highlight the intersection of race, gender, and sexuality in experiences of sexual violence?
8. 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?
9. 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?
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
In Chapter 9, how does the symbolism of water, as seen throughout the memoir, represent emotional fluidity and the process of healing?
Essay Topic 2
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?
Essay Topic 3
Explore the representation of gender roles and challenges to traditional norms through individuals like Uncle Xavier and Auntie Rose.
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