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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Those who want to stare at the artist at the circus do so not out of interest, but out of what?
(a) Obstinate self-assertiveness.
(b) Leering loathing.
(c) Stubborn desire.
(d) Seething self-righteousness.

2. From what day of the fast are the photographs taken?
(a) The fortieth.
(b) The first.
(c) The seventh.
(d) The fifteenth.

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

4. What incomprehensible boast of the artist's does the impresario mention to the public?
(a) That he could fast longer.
(b) That he wants a wife.
(c) That he wants freedom.
(d) That he is hungry.

5. What does the impresario secretly do to the hunger artist as he lifts him?
(a) Shakes him.
(b) Kick him.
(c) Stab him.
(d) Bite him.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the impresario feel about his method of punishments?

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

3. Why does the impresario suggest the artist's behavior is to be excused?

4. When does the lack of interest of the public seem to take hold?

5. Who are the permanent watchers, usually?

(see the answer key)

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