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Hunger Quiz

Knut Hamsun
This Study Guide consists of approximately 46 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Hunger.

Hunger Quiz

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1)

What does the narrator find on the table of his apartment? (from Part 1, pages 49-61)

A letter.
A note.
A book.
His keys.
2)

What reason does the narrator give for abandoning his chance at warm lodgings? (from Part 4, pages 213-232)

Hunger.
Stupidity.
Insanity.
Pride.
3)

What does the narrator leave behind when he is asked to move on by the policeman? (from Part 2, pages 62-82)

His papers.
His waistcoat.
His blanket.
His hat.
4)

What does the policeman see inside the paper cone? (from Part 1, pages 49-61)

A krone.
Nothing.
Silver.
A feather.
5)

Hans Pauli Pettersen is the son of whom? (from Part 2, pages 62-82)

A farmer.
A cabinet minister.
A journalist.
A policeman.
6)

For what change does the editor ask in the sketch? (from Part 2, pages 82-113)

More avant-garde.
More popular.
Less simplistic.
More emotional.
7)

On what does the narrator jump in despair? (from Part 4, pages 213-232)

A puddle.
One foot.
His hat.
His jacket.
8)

What language does the sailor on board the Copégoro speak? (from Part 4, pages 213-232)

Spanish.
Finnish.
Swedish.
Russian.
9)

To what does the narrator compare the wastebasket in the editor's office? (from Part 2, pages 82-113)

Wolf's maw.
Endless pit.
Dragon's maw.
Lion's maw.
10)

About what food does the narrator fantasize as he walks away? (from Part 2, pages 62-82)

Cornmeal.
Soup.
Porridge.
Rye bread.
11)

What does the narrator see out of his window? (from Part 3, pages 168-184)

Children playing.
A fire.
An apothecary.
A courtyard.
12)

What does the narrator buy to settle his stomach? (from Part 2, pages 82-113)

Boiled milk.
Coffee.
Tea.
Beer.
13)

What does the narrator discover in the darkness of his cell? (from Part 2, pages 62-82)

A new word.
His keys.
A rat.
Despair.
14)

Of what object belonging to Ylayali's does the narrator think when he sees the green-haired Christ on the wall? (from Part 4, pages 185-199)

Her picture frame.
Her scarf.
Her spittoon.
Her tablecloth.
15)

Of what is Princess Ylayali's throne made? (from Part 1, pages 49-61)

Yellow roses.
Crocuses.
Granite.
Amethyst.
16)

What does the narrator do as he walks out backwards? (from Part 3, pages 145-168)

Bumps his head.
Trips and falls.
Collapses on his injured foot.
Bumps his shoulder.
17)

What does the landlord call the old man? (from Part 4, pages 185-199)

Old donkey.
Old horse.
Old goat.
Old pig.
18)

Which day is the narrator to meet Ylayali? (from Part 3, pages 114-145)

Monday.
Thursday.
Tuesday.
Saturday.
19)

What sound does the narrator hear when he is working in the sailor's room? (from Part 4, pages 199-213)

Humming.
A fight.
Swearing.
Laughter.
20)

Where does the narrator leave his offering for the boy to find? (from Part 4, pages 213-232)

Outside the door.
In the street.
On a post-box.
By a lamppost.
21)

What does the narrator call the editor? (from Part 2, pages 82-113)

The King.
The Chief.
The Captain.
The Duke.
22)

What does the narrator knock over as he struggles with Ylayali? (from Part 3, pages 145-168)

The table.
A vase.
A lamp.
The candle.
23)

What does the narrator order at the cafe in Stor Street? (from Part 2, pages 82-113)

Roast beef.
Pastries.
Bread and cheese.
Roast lamb.
24)

What season is it at the beginning of Part Four? (from Part 3, pages 145-168)

Winter.
Summer.
Fall.
Spring.
25)

What does the narrator make from the blank piece of paper in his pocket? (from Part 1, pages 49-61)

A bird.
A cornucopia.
A boat.
An envelope.
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