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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is one reason the hunger artist cannot adopt another profession?
(a) He is too old.
(b) He is unskilled.
(c) He is too poor.
(d) He can't read.

3. When the hordes came pouring out to see the _____, they can hardly avoid passing the artist's cage.
(a) Clowns.
(b) Monkeys.
(c) Animals.
(d) Parachutists.

4. What is the point of view of "A Hunger Artist"?
(a) First person.
(b) Fourth person.
(c) Second person.
(d) Third person.

5. What is the only item of furniture in the cage?
(a) A bed.
(b) A desk.
(c) A clock.
(d) A chair.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the artist tell the overseer they should not admire his fasting?

2. The passing father might tell his children of "earlier years when he had watched similar but ___________ performances."

3. With the people's expectation of the artist, the verdict goes in what way for the artist?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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