"A Hunger Artist" by Franz Kafka Quiz

Save time and measure general reading comprehension with this printable quiz on “A Hunger Artist,” a short story by Franz Kafka. Delivered in Word Document and PDF formats, this multiple choice assessment makes it easier to quickly and efficiently gather data on student recall and reading habits. An answer key is provided.

By completing this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot:

• Point of view
• The length of time the artist is known to fast
• The location of the artist’s performances
• The task of the local butchers
• The artist’s self-criticism
• The artist’s feelings toward the public
• The waning popularity of the artist’s work
• The most important quality of the artist’s work from his perspective
• A humiliating turn of events for the artist
• The reason the artist finds it easy to fast
• The artist’s replacement following his death