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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. If the artist had found what, he claims, he would have stuffed himself like anyone else?
(a) The secret of happiness.
(b) The right woman.
(c) The perfect taco.
(d) Food he liked.

2. To whom does the hunger artist hire himself out?
(a) An art gallery.
(b) A local fair.
(c) A museum.
(d) A large circus.

3. Why does the artist reply that he "can't help it" in speaking to the overseer?
(a) "Because I'll be replaced."
(b) "Because I couldn't find the food I liked."
(c) "Because I'm crazy."
(d) "Because I wanted to die."

4. How does the impresario feel about his method of punishments?
(a) He longs for it.
(b) He hates it.
(c) He enjoys it.
(d) He feels obligated.

5. What cannot hold out against the fact that the crowds are on their way only to the menagerie?
(a) Innate unknowing.
(b) Manic necessity.
(c) Obstinate self-deception.
(d) Desperate facade.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where, in regard to the ring, is the artist stationed?

2. What type of band plays the last day of the fast?

3. What does the overseer do when conversing with the artist?

4. Who is bound to be the sole, completely satisfied spectator of the artist's fast?

5. What literary device is used in this sentence: "He was at once deafened by the storm of shouting."

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