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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Everywhere, "as if by secret agreement, a positive ______ from professional fasting was in evidence."
(a) Revulsion.
(b) Interest.
(c) Distaste.
(d) Propulsion.

2. Where could the hunger artist barely show himself?
(a) Village fairs.
(b) The circus.
(c) Taverns.
(d) School shows.

3. The children who see the artist at the circus are what?
(a) Overjoyed.
(b) Cruel.
(c) Uncomprehending.
(d) Mischievous.

4. The ladies who help the artist down are apparently so friendly and in reality are so what?
(a) Afraid.
(b) Evil.
(c) Derisive.
(d) Cruel.

5. What does the overseer do when conversing with the artist?
(a) Beats him.
(b) Feeds him.
(c) Shouts at him.
(d) Agrees with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the creature in the cage's body described at the end of the story?

2. What are the first words of dialogue the artist speaks in the short story?

3. What is the rare stroke of luck the artist encounters at the circus?

4. For what does the artist have to thank the people who passes his cage daily at the circus?

5. How many of the permanent watchers are there at a given time?

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