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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How is the artist's performance affected by his advancing age?

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

4. What is one reason the hunger artist cannot adopt another profession?

5. Contrary to people's regard, the hunger artist states that he could do what if given the opportunity at the circus?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the Absurdist qualities of "A Hunger Artist." How is this story a forerunner of the Absurdist movement?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of self-hatred and inadequacy as it applies to the story and to the artist. How does the author convey this theme?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Kafka's use of exposition in the story. What does he detail in the exposition? How much of the story contains exposition? Why?

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