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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does the lack of interest of the public seem to take hold?
(a) Gradually over years.
(b) As the radio is introduced.
(c) As the tightrope walkers enter.
(d) Almost overnight.

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

3. Where could the hunger artist barely show himself?
(a) Village fairs.
(b) The circus.
(c) School shows.
(d) Taverns.

4. How are the results of the fast announced?
(a) By megaphone.
(b) By radio.
(c) By microphone.
(d) By television.

5. What is the hunger artist's happiest moment with the overnight watchers?
(a) When they offer him food.
(b) When they leave.
(c) When they applaud.
(d) When they are brought breakfast.

Short Answer Questions

1. What would the lax watchers do in a huddled corner?

2. According to the narrator, it is not only the artist that is taken on but what as well?

3. What always unnerves the artist and proves too much for him?

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

5. What literary device is used in this sentence: "He was at once deafened by the storm of shouting."

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