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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the prime days of the hunger artist, how often did people want to see him?
(a) Once every hour.
(b) Once a month.
(c) Once a day.
(d) Once a week.

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

3. "What was a _______ of the premature ending of his fast was here presented as the cause of it!"
(a) Gallantry.
(b) Ignorance.
(c) Consequence.
(d) Result.

4. What would the hunger artist do to prove he wasn't eating?
(a) Cough.
(b) Sing.
(c) Dance.
(d) Cry.

5. According to the narrator, how did it used to pay very well to stage such performances?
(a) In the town square.
(b) Under one's own management.
(c) In the theater.
(d) In the circus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who selects the permanent watchers?

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

3. What does the impresario secretly do to the hunger artist as he lifts him?

4. What, in his zeal, does the hunger artist conveniently forget in talking to the circus professionals?

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

(see the answer key)

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