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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. Under what circumstances does the circus make use of the hunger artist?

3. Why does the impresario suggest the artist's behavior is to be excused?

4. According to the narrator, it is not only the artist that is taken on but what as well?

5. When the hordes came pouring out to see the _____, they can hardly avoid passing the artist's cage.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the autobiographical elements of "A Hunger Artist." What similarities are there between the artist and the author? What differences?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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

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