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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) As the radio is introduced.
(b) Almost overnight.
(c) As the tightrope walkers enter.
(d) Gradually over years.

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

3. "At first he could hardly wait for the _____; it was exhilarating to watch the crowds come streaming his way."
(a) Storm.
(b) Rush hour.
(c) Intervals.
(d) Stampede.

4. Where does the hunger artist perform?
(a) A barred cage.
(b) A wagon.
(c) A stage.
(d) A glass cage.

5. What do the audiences do once the artist collapses into the straw with a groan?
(a) Weep loudly.
(b) Applaud.
(c) Run away.
(d) Press close to gaze at him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sight of the crowds remain the best to the artist at the circus?

2. Everywhere, "as if by secret agreement, a positive ______ from professional fasting was in evidence."

3. "Those, whom nothing could have prevented from stopping to look at him ________, raced past with long strides."

4. When the great rush is past, who comes along the cage at the circus?

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

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