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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the impresario claim to praise of the artist to the public?

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

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

4. What does the impresario bring out to show the audience?

5. To what is a toast drunk after the artist is released?

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

Compare and contrast the artist and the panther. What adjectives are used to describe each? How do these compare in the eyes of the audience?

Essay Topic 3

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

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