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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the hunger artist make no secret of, yet others don't believe him?
(a) That fasting is difficult.
(b) That he is starving.
(c) That fasting is easy.
(d) That he isn't hungry.

2. The hunger artist is never what?
(a) Full.
(b) Unhappy.
(c) Grateful.
(d) Satisfied.

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

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

5. What does the hunger artist alone know?
(a) How easy it is to fast.
(b) How proud he's become.
(c) How difficult it is to fast.
(d) How lonely he is.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who could produce first-hand evidence that the fast has really been rigorous and continuous?

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

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

4. "There were people who argued that this breakfast was an unfair attempt" to do what?

5. Who are the permanent watchers, usually?

(see the answer key)

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