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

2. It is not easy for onlookers "to stand in the ____ of it" regarding the beast at the end of the story.
(a) Shock.
(b) Suddenness.
(c) Fear.
(d) Joy.

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

4. What food is brought to the creature in the cage who replaces the artist?
(a) The bones of the artist.
(b) Live chickens.
(c) Food he likes.
(d) Food he hates.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What, in his zeal, does the hunger artist conveniently forget in talking to the circus professionals?

2. Where could the hunger artist barely show himself?

3. Who lends the watchers the bright light to focus on the artist?

4. What does the hunger artist wear?

5. What is carried past the cage for the beasts of prey?

(see the answer key)

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