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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a necessary accompaniment to the profession of fasting?
(a) Hunger.
(b) Suspicion.
(c) Rudeness.
(d) Anger.

2. Who is bound to be the sole, completely satisfied spectator of the artist's fast?
(a) The musician.
(b) The artist.
(c) The child.
(d) The impresario.

3. The permanent watchers are a formality to reassure whom?
(a) The masses.
(b) The children.
(c) The artist.
(d) The impresario.

4. In the prime days of the hunger artist, how often did people want to see him?
(a) Once a week.
(b) Once a day.
(c) Once a month.
(d) Once every hour.

5. Who lends the watchers the bright light to focus on the artist?
(a) The musician.
(b) The artist.
(c) The impresario.
(d) The kaiser.

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

7. According to the narrator, how did it used to pay very well to stage such performances?
(a) Under one's own management.
(b) In the town square.
(c) In the theater.
(d) In the circus.

8. Why do many people regretfully have to keep away from his exhibitions?
(a) They want his fasts to last longer.
(b) The sight of him is too much.
(c) They can't afford it.
(d) They are worried for his health.

9. What does the artist drink every now and again?
(a) Milk.
(b) Water.
(c) Mead.
(d) Wine.

10. Who could produce first-hand evidence that the fast has really been rigorous and continuous?
(a) The musicians.
(b) The artist.
(c) The watchers.
(d) The impresario.

11. Where does the hunger artist perform?
(a) A barred cage.
(b) A glass cage.
(c) A wagon.
(d) A stage.

12. How long is the limit of the artist's fast set to be?
(a) Four months.
(b) Three weeks.
(c) Forty days.
(d) Four weeks.

13. The ladies who help the artist down are apparently so friendly and in reality are so what?
(a) Evil.
(b) Derisive.
(c) Cruel.
(d) Afraid.

14. What does the artist tell stories of with his watchers?
(a) His craft.
(b) His nomadic life.
(c) His joy.
(d) His hunger.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What sticks out prominently on the artist?

2. For whom is seeing the hunger artist a special treat?

3. What would the hunger artist do to prove he wasn't eating?

4. Who pays for the breakfast brought to the watchers?

5. What does the hunger artist wear?

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