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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the hunger artist perform?
(a) A wagon.
(b) A stage.
(c) A barred cage.
(d) A glass cage.

2. The permanent watchers are a formality to reassure whom?
(a) The artist.
(b) The children.
(c) The impresario.
(d) The masses.

3. What type of band plays the last day of the fast?
(a) A gypsy band.
(b) A string quartet.
(c) A military band.
(d) A local orchestra.

4. For whom is seeing the hunger artist a special treat?
(a) Children.
(b) The elderly.
(c) Women.
(d) Animals.

5. What would the children do "for greater security" while watching the artist?
(a) Run away.
(b) Hold each others' hands.
(c) Hide their eyes.
(d) Hide behind their mothers.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who pays for the breakfast brought to the watchers?

3. Who lends the watchers the bright light to focus on the artist?

4. Those who are not content with the dim night lighting of the hall focused the artist in the full glare of what?

5. What does the artist hold outside the bars from time to time?

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