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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The onlookers at the beast's cage at the end of the story brace themselves and what?
(a) Do not cry anymore.
(b) Scream.
(c) Do not ever want to move away.
(d) Cry.

2. Why is the limit set on the artist's fasts?
(a) The artist refuses to keep going.
(b) The artist would die.
(c) The artist would collapse.
(d) The audience loses interest after that time.

3. "There were people who argued that this breakfast was an unfair attempt" to do what?
(a) Bribe the watchers.
(b) Poison the watchers.
(c) Prove his humility.
(d) Humiliate the watchers.

4. Whose eye falls on the cage one day and asks why it should be unused?
(a) An emcee.
(b) An overseer.
(c) An animal handler.
(d) A clown.

5. What is the point of view of "A Hunger Artist"?
(a) First person.
(b) Third person.
(c) Fourth person.
(d) Second person.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the hunger artist wear?

2. With what does the artist answer questions?

3. What does the passerby make merry and speak of?

4. What do most of the watchers think the artist is looking for?

5. Why does the hunger artist avoid reading the contract?

(see the answer key)

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