View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Where are the passersby going when passing the artist's cage at the circus?
(a) The panther cage.
(b) The circus tent.
(c) The menagerie.
(d) The main ring.

4. On fine days, where is the cage set?
(a) Outside.
(b) On a roof.
(c) In the garden.
(d) By the butterfly cages.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Everywhere, "as if by secret agreement, a positive ______ from professional fasting was in evidence."

2. What would the lax watchers do in a huddled corner?

3. Who appears, blissful at having been selected for the honor, to help the artist down?

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

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

(see the answer key)

This section contains 246 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample