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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where, in regard to the ring, is the artist stationed?
(a) Outside.
(b) Front and center.
(c) In the middle.
(d) Behind.

2. How does the impresario feel about his method of punishments?
(a) He feels obligated.
(b) He longs for it.
(c) He hates it.
(d) He enjoys it.

3. What sight of the crowds remain the best to the artist at the circus?
(a) The first sight in the distance.
(b) The sight of their tears.
(c) The sight of them peering close.
(d) The sight as they left.

4. How is the artist's performance affected by his advancing age?
(a) It is more difficult.
(b) It is easier.
(c) It is not impaired.
(d) It is more desperate.

5. "At first he could hardly wait for the _____; it was exhilarating to watch the crowds come streaming his way."
(a) Intervals.
(b) Rush hour.
(c) Stampede.
(d) Storm.

Short Answer Questions

1. For whom is seeing the hunger artist a special treat?

2. The artist's inner what is always rankled?

3. According to the narrator, it is not only the artist that is taken on but what as well?

4. Who selects the permanent watchers?

5. Why does the hunger artist avoid reading the contract?

(see the answer key)

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