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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the weight of the protagonist lands on one of the ladies, she finds "this post of honor was not at all _______."
(a) A delight.
(b) What she expected it to be.
(c) A saintly gesture.
(d) A post of honor.

2. When does the lack of interest of the public seem to take hold?
(a) As the tightrope walkers enter.
(b) Gradually over years.
(c) As the radio is introduced.
(d) Almost overnight.

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

4. In what tense is "A Hunger Artist" written?
(a) Future perfect.
(b) Present.
(c) Past.
(d) Future.

5. What, in his zeal, does the hunger artist conveniently forget in talking to the circus professionals?
(a) The change in public opinion.
(b) The manager.
(c) The money issue.
(d) The need for a stage.

Short Answer Questions

1. "What was a _______ of the premature ending of his fast was here presented as the cause of it!"

2. Who would burst into tears at the release of the artist?

3. How does the impresario punish the artist's rages?

4. "At first he could hardly wait for the _____; it was exhilarating to watch the crowds come streaming his way."

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

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