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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what aspect of the menagerie does the artist suffer?
(a) The animal hair.
(b) The food.
(c) The stench.
(d) The crying children.

2. What does the impresario claim to praise of the artist to the public?
(a) His dedication.
(b) His ambition.
(c) His godliness.
(d) His ignorance.

3. Who selects the permanent watchers?
(a) The mayor.
(b) The artist.
(c) The manager.
(d) The public.

4. Why does the artist reply that he "can't help it" in speaking to the overseer?
(a) "Because I couldn't find the food I liked."
(b) "Because I'm crazy."
(c) "Because I wanted to die."
(d) "Because I'll be replaced."

5. To fight against this lack of understanding to the audience and others is what?
(a) Impossible.
(b) Enraging.
(c) Engaging.
(d) Insatiable.

Short Answer Questions

1. What genre of literature is "A Hunger Artist" considered to be?

2. What is seen inside the cage of the artist after many days pass?

3. What does no one, not even the artist know, after some time at the circus?

4. The artist might fast _____ at the circus, and does so.

5. Who would burst into tears at the release of the artist?

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