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

Short Answer Questions

1. What will surely come into fashion at a later date?

2. What is the hunger artist stationed next to at the circus?

3. By how many has the hunger artist been applauded in his time?

4. What incomprehensible boast of the artist's does the impresario mention to the public?

5. "Those, whom nothing could have prevented from stopping to look at him ________, raced past with long strides."

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the hunger artist's reaction to the suspicious watchers versus the watchers who play cards. How does he react to both?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the character of the artist. Why does he pursue his line of art? What is his satisfaction in it?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the author's use of symbolism and motif? How do these techniques tie into the style of the author? How do they reflect various themes?

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