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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do most of the watchers think the artist is looking for?
(a) Martyrdom.
(b) Revenge.
(c) Publicity.
(d) Money.

2. What is the cushioning on the hunger artist's stage?
(a) Straw.
(b) Feathers.
(c) Pillows.
(d) Mats.

3. In what tense is "A Hunger Artist" written?
(a) Present.
(b) Future.
(c) Past.
(d) Future perfect.

4. Why does the artist tell the overseer they should not admire his fasting?
(a) Because he's a fool.
(b) Because he's too weak to live.
(c) Because he's dying.
(d) Because he has to fast.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does the creature who replaces the artist feel about its freedom?

4. How has the artist never yet left his cage at the end of a fast?

5. Who takes leave of the impresario?

(see the answer key)

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