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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Those who want to stare at the artist at the circus do so not out of interest, but out of what?
(a) Seething self-righteousness.
(b) Leering loathing.
(c) Obstinate self-assertiveness.
(d) Stubborn desire.

2. The artist is, in fact, the only _______ to the menagerie?
(a) Decoration.
(b) Catalyst.
(c) Excitement.
(d) Impediment.

3. How does the creature who replaces the artist feel about its freedom?
(a) It seems not to miss it.
(b) It longs for it.
(c) It is enraged by it.
(d) It is desperate for it.

4. What does the artist feel the world is cheating him of for his achievement?
(a) His reward.
(b) His money.
(c) His love.
(d) His food.

5. The artist thinks often that perhaps it would be better if what?
(a) He were a painter.
(b) He had a manager.
(c) He weren't so near the menagerie.
(d) He weren't so near the cafeteria.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does a passing father occasionally stop and point out to his children?

2. What does the hunger artist make no secret of, yet others don't believe him?

3. Eventually, at the circus, the notice board does what?

4. Who are the permanent watchers, usually?

5. Who could produce first-hand evidence that the fast has really been rigorous and continuous?

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