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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of band plays the last day of the fast?
(a) A string quartet.
(b) A local orchestra.
(c) A gypsy band.
(d) A military band.

2. What will surely come into fashion at a later date?
(a) Fasting.
(b) Bear-baiting.
(c) Hunger strikes.
(d) Trapeze artists.

3. "The pampered hunger artist suddenly found himself deserted one day by the _____________."
(a) Musicians.
(b) Butchers.
(c) Amusement seekers.
(d) Impresario.

4. Who could produce first-hand evidence that the fast has really been rigorous and continuous?
(a) The impresario.
(b) The artist.
(c) The watchers.
(d) The musicians.

5. Where, in regard to the ring, is the artist stationed?
(a) In the middle.
(b) Outside.
(c) Behind.
(d) Front and center.

Short Answer Questions

1. To fight against this lack of understanding to the audience and others is what?

2. What incomprehensible boast of the artist's does the impresario mention to the public?

3. "At first he could hardly wait for the _____; it was exhilarating to watch the crowds come streaming his way."

4. Who sets the limit on the artist's fasts?

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

(see the answer key)

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