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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which watchers are more to the taste of the hunger artist?
(a) Those who cry at his pain.
(b) Those who offer him food.
(c) Those who sit close to the bars.
(d) Those who play cards.

2. The permanent watchers are a formality to reassure whom?
(a) The children.
(b) The impresario.
(c) The artist.
(d) The masses.

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

4. How many of the permanent watchers are there at a given time?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) One.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who appears, blissful at having been selected for the honor, to help the artist down?

2. What is the point of view of "A Hunger Artist"?

3. Who is bound to be the sole, completely satisfied spectator of the artist's fast?

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

5. When would people buy season tickets for the artist's performance?

(see the answer key)

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