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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What idea remains firm in the artist's dimming eyes "though no longer proud persuasion"?
(a) He is alive and kicking.
(b) He is continuing to fast.
(c) He is strong and powerful.
(d) He is surrounded by fans.

2. The narrator writes that "during these last _____ an interest in professional fasting has diminished."
(a) Months.
(b) Centuries.
(c) Decades.
(d) Years.

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

4. The interest of the public is stimulated by a steadily increasing pressure of what?
(a) Revenge.
(b) Curiosity.
(c) Guilt.
(d) Advertisement.

5. What has the notice board become to the staff after a few weeks?
(a) Useful.
(b) A time-keeper.
(c) A reminder.
(d) Pointless.

Short Answer Questions

1. "The pampered hunger artist suddenly found himself deserted one day by the _____________."

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

3. The hunger artist tells the overseer, "I always wanted you to _____ my fasting."

4. The hunger artist is never what?

5. Why is the artist's troubled spirit all the more troubled?

(see the answer key)

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