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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Contrary to people's regard, the hunger artist states that he could do what if given the opportunity at the circus?
(a) Learn to walk the tightrope.
(b) Walk on fire.
(c) Establish a record never yet achieved.
(d) Quit starving.

2. In what tense is "A Hunger Artist" written?
(a) Present.
(b) Future perfect.
(c) Past.
(d) Future.

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

4. What sticks out prominently on the artist?
(a) His jaw.
(b) His knuckles.
(c) His cheekbones.
(d) His ribs.

5. What does the artist drink every now and again?
(a) Wine.
(b) Water.
(c) Milk.
(d) Mead.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which watchers are more to the taste of the hunger artist?

2. When would people buy season tickets for the artist's performance?

3. By how many has the hunger artist been applauded in his time?

4. What sight of the crowds remain the best to the artist at the circus?

5. When the watchers are invited to take on a night's vigil without a breakfast, what do they do?

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