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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "At first he could hardly wait for the _____; it was exhilarating to watch the crowds come streaming his way."
(a) Stampede.
(b) Rush hour.
(c) Intervals.
(d) Storm.

2. What incomprehensible boast of the artist's does the impresario mention to the public?
(a) That he could fast longer.
(b) That he is hungry.
(c) That he wants a wife.
(d) That he wants freedom.

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

4. In the prime days of the hunger artist, how often did people want to see him?
(a) Once a month.
(b) Once a week.
(c) Once a day.
(d) Once every hour.

5. How is the artist's performance affected by his advancing age?
(a) It is more desperate.
(b) It is not impaired.
(c) It is more difficult.
(d) It is easier.

Short Answer Questions

1. People might have stayed longer at the artist's cage at the circus but for what?

2. To fight against this lack of understanding to the audience and others is what?

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

4. To whom does the hunger artist hire himself out?

5. Where does the hunger artist perform?

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