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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Under what circumstances does the circus make use of the hunger artist?
(a) He doesn't ask much.
(b) He is not paid.
(c) He feeds the animals.
(d) He behaves.

2. Who could watch the hunger artist continuously, day and night?
(a) No one.
(b) The impresario.
(c) The reporter.
(d) The cameras.

3. What does the impresario claim to praise of the artist to the public?
(a) His dedication.
(b) His ambition.
(c) His godliness.
(d) His ignorance.

4. By how many has the hunger artist been applauded in his time?
(a) Gazillions.
(b) Hundreds.
(c) Thousands.
(d) Millions.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long is the limit of the artist's fast set to be?

2. Of the two factions who fight around the artist's cage, which does he grow to dislike more?

3. What does the hunger artist wear?

4. Who can hardly understand the artist's temperament, according to the impresario?

5. What does the hunger artist always feel he is being cheated from doing?

(see the answer key)

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