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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the point of view of "A Hunger Artist"?
(a) Second person.
(b) Fourth person.
(c) Third person.
(d) First person.

2. The passing father might tell his children of "earlier years when he had watched similar but ___________ performances."
(a) Much more thrilling.
(b) Sadder.
(c) More barbaric.
(d) More excruciating.

3. What will surely come into fashion at a later date?
(a) Trapeze artists.
(b) Hunger strikes.
(c) Fasting.
(d) Bear-baiting.

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

5. When the hordes came pouring out to see the _____, they can hardly avoid passing the artist's cage.
(a) Animals.
(b) Clowns.
(c) Parachutists.
(d) Monkeys.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does the artist feel about the bright light used by some watchers?

3. To fight against this lack of understanding to the audience and others is what?

4. What does the hunger artist make no secret of, yet others don't believe him?

5. What is the only item of furniture in the cage?

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