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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On fine days, where is the cage set?
(a) Outside.
(b) By the butterfly cages.
(c) In the garden.
(d) On a roof.

2. What would the children do "for greater security" while watching the artist?
(a) Run away.
(b) Hide their eyes.
(c) Hold each others' hands.
(d) Hide behind their mothers.

3. How does the artist feel about the bright light used by some watchers?
(a) It makes him defenseless.
(b) It makes him miserable.
(c) It makes him angry.
(d) It doesn't trouble him.

4. How many of the permanent watchers are there at a given time?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) One.
(d) Four.

5. How has the artist never yet left his cage at the end of a fast?
(a) On his feet.
(b) Joyfully.
(c) Of his free will.
(d) Sadly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the limit set on the artist's fasts?

2. Where does the hunger artist perform?

3. How are the results of the fast announced?

4. Who selects the permanent watchers?

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

(see the answer key)

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