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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the impresario secretly do to the hunger artist as he lifts him?
(a) Stab him.
(b) Shakes him.
(c) Bite him.
(d) Kick him.

2. What is a necessary accompaniment to the profession of fasting?
(a) Anger.
(b) Hunger.
(c) Rudeness.
(d) Suspicion.

3. What is the only item of furniture in the cage?
(a) A desk.
(b) A clock.
(c) A bed.
(d) A chair.

4. What would the lax watchers do in a huddled corner?
(a) Play cards.
(b) Drink.
(c) Eat.
(d) Play dice.

5. What do most of the watchers think the artist is looking for?
(a) Publicity.
(b) Money.
(c) Martyrdom.
(d) Revenge.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the artist stubbornly refuse to do at the last moment of his fast?

2. Who could produce first-hand evidence that the fast has really been rigorous and continuous?

3. Which watchers are more to the taste of the hunger artist?

4. What is the hunger artist's happiest moment with the overnight watchers?

5. What does the hunger artist make no secret of, yet others don't believe him?

(see the answer key)

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