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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. Who can hardly understand the artist's temperament, according to the impresario?

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

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

5. What do the audiences do once the artist collapses into the straw with a groan?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the theme of alienation in the story. Who embodies this quality? How does the author use symbolism to convey this theme?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

What is the tense and voice of "A Hunger Artist"? Define these terms in your answer. Describe whose point of view the story follows and why.

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