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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "The pampered hunger artist suddenly found himself deserted one day by the _____________."
(a) Impresario.
(b) Butchers.
(c) Amusement seekers.
(d) Musicians.

2. Why do many people regretfully have to keep away from his exhibitions?
(a) The sight of him is too much.
(b) They can't afford it.
(c) They are worried for his health.
(d) They want his fasts to last longer.

3. How has the artist never yet left his cage at the end of a fast?
(a) Sadly.
(b) On his feet.
(c) Joyfully.
(d) Of his free will.

4. What does the hunger artist wear?
(a) A cloth rag.
(b) Black tights.
(c) A loin cloth.
(d) A turtleneck.

5. The passing father might tell his children of "earlier years when he had watched similar but ___________ performances."
(a) More barbaric.
(b) More excruciating.
(c) Sadder.
(d) Much more thrilling.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the only item of furniture in the cage?

2. Who could watch the hunger artist continuously, day and night?

3. How many doctors enter the cage to measure the results of the fast?

4. Everywhere, "as if by secret agreement, a positive ______ from professional fasting was in evidence."

5. What is the artist's manager called?

(see the answer key)

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