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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How has the artist never yet left his cage at the end of a fast?
(a) Joyfully.
(b) Sadly.
(c) On his feet.
(d) Of his free will.

3. When the watchers are invited to take on a night's vigil without a breakfast, what do they do?
(a) Lie about the artist.
(b) Get angry.
(c) Insist on money.
(d) Make themselves scarce.

4. What food is brought to the creature in the cage who replaces the artist?
(a) Food he hates.
(b) The bones of the artist.
(c) Live chickens.
(d) Food he likes.

5. Who lends the watchers the bright light to focus on the artist?
(a) The kaiser.
(b) The impresario.
(c) The musician.
(d) The artist.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the artist reply that he "can't help it" in speaking to the overseer?

2. The interest of the public is stimulated by a steadily increasing pressure of what?

3. If the artist had found what, he claims, he would have stuffed himself like anyone else?

4. What does the artist feel the world is cheating him of for his achievement?

5. Why is the limit set on the artist's fasts?

(see the answer key)

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