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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what is a toast drunk after the artist is released?
(a) The impresario.
(b) The artist.
(c) The public.
(d) The women.

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

3. "At first he could hardly wait for the _____; it was exhilarating to watch the crowds come streaming his way."
(a) Storm.
(b) Intervals.
(c) Stampede.
(d) Rush hour.

4. "A large _____ with its enormous traffic in replacing and recruiting men, animals and apparatus can always find use for people at any time."
(a) Fair.
(b) Circus.
(c) Vaudeville show.
(d) Museum.

5. By how many has the hunger artist been applauded in his time?
(a) Hundreds.
(b) Gazillions.
(c) Thousands.
(d) Millions.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where, in regard to the ring, is the artist stationed?

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

5. When the great rush is past, who comes along the cage at the circus?

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