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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The narrator writes that "during these last _____ an interest in professional fasting has diminished."
(a) Years.
(b) Decades.
(c) Centuries.
(d) Months.

2. Who are the permanent watchers, usually?
(a) Candy salesmen.
(b) Mothers.
(c) Priests.
(d) Butchers.

3. Those who are not content with the dim night lighting of the hall focused the artist in the full glare of what?
(a) A bright spotlight.
(b) A candle.
(c) An electric pocket torch.
(d) A neon bulb.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do many people regretfully have to keep away from his exhibitions?

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

3. The hunger artist is never what?

4. What is the only item of furniture in the cage?

5. What sticks out prominently on the artist?

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