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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to the narrator, how did it used to pay very well to stage such performances?
(a) Under one's own management.
(b) In the circus.
(c) In the town square.
(d) In the theater.

3. What sticks out prominently on the artist?
(a) His jaw.
(b) His cheekbones.
(c) His ribs.
(d) His knuckles.

4. What does the artist drink every now and again?
(a) Mead.
(b) Wine.
(c) Water.
(d) Milk.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The permanent watchers are a formality to reassure whom?

2. Which watchers are more to the taste of the hunger artist?

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

4. What is a necessary accompaniment to the profession of fasting?

5. What would the children do "for greater security" while watching the artist?

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