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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 impresario.
(b) The masses.
(c) The artist.
(d) The children.

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

3. What is the artist's cage bedecked with at the end of his fast?
(a) Flowers.
(b) Torches.
(c) Food.
(d) Gifts.

4. The artist fears where they might seclude him if he calls attention to what?
(a) His unhappiness.
(b) His hunger.
(c) His rage.
(d) His existence.

5. How is the artist found in his cage at the circus?
(a) The attendants call his name.
(b) He calls for help.
(c) The impresario finds him.
(d) The attendants poke the straw with a stick.

Short Answer Questions

1. Those who are not content with the dim night lighting of the hall focused the artist in the full glare of what?

2. What does the artist do when someone would suggest his melancholy is probably caused by his fasting?

3. How are the results of the fast announced?

4. What does the overseer do when conversing with the artist?

5. How long does the artist carry on in this way, with small intervals of recuperation?

(see the answer key)

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