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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How are the results of the fast announced?
(a) By megaphone.
(b) By radio.
(c) By television.
(d) By microphone.

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

3. What would the hunger artist do to prove he wasn't eating?
(a) Cough.
(b) Cry.
(c) Dance.
(d) Sing.

4. In what tense is "A Hunger Artist" written?
(a) Future perfect.
(b) Past.
(c) Future.
(d) Present.

5. Those who are not content with the dim night lighting of the hall focused the artist in the full glare of what?
(a) An electric pocket torch.
(b) A candle.
(c) A bright spotlight.
(d) A neon bulb.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do many people regretfully have to keep away from his exhibitions?

2. The ladies who help the artist down are apparently so friendly and in reality are so what?

3. Who appears, blissful at having been selected for the honor, to help the artist down?

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

5. How long is the limit of the artist's fast set to be?

(see the answer key)

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