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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does no one, not even the artist know, after some time at the circus?
(a) The hunger he feels.
(b) The records he is breaking.
(c) The struggle to live.
(d) The rage inside him.

2. What streams from the beast in the cage's throat at the end of the story?
(a) Joy of life.
(b) Greed.
(c) Hunger.
(d) Outrage.

3. What idea remains firm in the artist's dimming eyes "though no longer proud persuasion"?
(a) He is alive and kicking.
(b) He is continuing to fast.
(c) He is surrounded by fans.
(d) He is strong and powerful.

4. What does the artist hold outside the bars from time to time?
(a) His head.
(b) A stick.
(c) His legs.
(d) His arm.

5. What does the hunger artist wear?
(a) A cloth rag.
(b) Black tights.
(c) A turtleneck.
(d) A loin cloth.

Short Answer Questions

1. The artist might fast _____ at the circus, and does so.

2. "Just try to explain to _____ the art of fasting!"

3. When does the lack of interest of the public seem to take hold?

4. People might have stayed longer at the artist's cage at the circus but for what?

5. What is the artist's manager called?

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