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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the artist stubbornly refuse to do at the last moment of his fast?
(a) Sing.
(b) Cry.
(c) Eat.
(d) Stand up.

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

3. "The pampered hunger artist suddenly found himself deserted one day by the _____________."
(a) Amusement seekers.
(b) Impresario.
(c) Butchers.
(d) Musicians.

4. What does the artist do when someone would suggest his melancholy is probably caused by his fasting?
(a) Laugh at them.
(b) Break into an outburst of fury.
(c) Call to the heavens.
(d) Weep endlessly.

5. With what does the artist answer questions?
(a) A joyful reverence.
(b) A constrained smile.
(c) A great smile.
(d) A laugh.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Of the two factions who fight around the artist's cage, which does he grow to dislike more?

3. What is the rare stroke of luck the artist encounters at the circus?

4. What does the hunger artist always feel he is being cheated from doing?

5. People might have stayed longer at the artist's cage at the circus but for what?

(see the answer key)

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