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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With what does the artist answer questions?
(a) A laugh.
(b) A joyful reverence.
(c) A constrained smile.
(d) A great smile.

2. Who lends the watchers the bright light to focus on the artist?
(a) The impresario.
(b) The artist.
(c) The kaiser.
(d) The musician.

3. Why do many people regretfully have to keep away from his exhibitions?
(a) They can't afford it.
(b) The sight of him is too much.
(c) They are worried for his health.
(d) They want his fasts to last longer.

4. 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.

5. What is the point of view of "A Hunger Artist"?
(a) First person.
(b) Third person.
(c) Second person.
(d) Fourth person.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what tense is "A Hunger Artist" written?

2. "A large _____ with its enormous traffic in replacing and recruiting men, animals and apparatus can always find use for people at any time."

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

4. Where does the impresario hurry the artist to discover where interest might lay?

5. From what day of the fast are the photographs taken?

(see the answer key)

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