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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Time and time again in good faith the artist stands by the bars doing what?
(a) Crying like a child.
(b) Feeling in agony.
(c) Listening to the impresario.
(d) Screaming madly.

2. Who would burst into tears at the release of the artist?
(a) The impresario.
(b) The woman holding him up.
(c) The artist.
(d) The entire audience.

3. What surrounds the artist's cage at the circus?
(a) Trees.
(b) Bright placards.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Dolls.

4. What incomprehensible boast of the artist's does the impresario mention to the public?
(a) That he wants freedom.
(b) That he wants a wife.
(c) That he could fast longer.
(d) That he is hungry.

5. How does the impresario punish the artist's rages?
(a) Beat the artist.
(b) Scream at the artist.
(c) Apologize publically.
(d) Feed the artist.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the hordes came pouring out to see the _____, they can hardly avoid passing the artist's cage.

2. Who could produce first-hand evidence that the fast has really been rigorous and continuous?

3. How does the artist feel about the bright light used by some watchers?

4. What is the cushioning on the hunger artist's stage?

5. According to the narrator, how did it used to pay very well to stage such performances?

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