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

Short Answer Questions

1. To fight against this lack of understanding to the audience and others is what?

2. What always unnerves the artist and proves too much for him?

3. "What was a _______ of the premature ending of his fast was here presented as the cause of it!"

4. What does a passing father occasionally stop and point out to his children?

5. What cannot hold out against the fact that the crowds are on their way only to the menagerie?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the plot structure of "A Hunger Artist." How well does this story fit into the mold of a traditional plot?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the term "Kafkaesque." What qualities does work of this style and or mood convey?

Essay Topic 3

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

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