View a FREE sample

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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 is the rare stroke of luck the artist encounters at the circus?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the major and minor conflicts in the story. Which are internal? Which are external?

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

Define the term "allegory" and discuss how this genre applies to "A Hunger Artist."

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 186 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample