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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Homes of the Stars," what does Pat buy from the drug store?

2. In "Boil Some Water--Lots of It," what is the Big Table?

3. Whom does Pat have to dress like in order to get a loan in "Pat Hobby and Orson Welles"?

4. Whom does Pat blame for his problems in "Pat Hobby and Orson Welles"?

5. ______________ is taken to the infirmary in "Pat Hobby and Orson Welles."

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Pat try to impress his son in "Pat Hobby, Putative Father"?

2. How is Pat's lack of influence in Hollywood displayed in "The Homes of the Stars"?

3. In "Teamed With Genius," what does everyone else predict about Pat, and how do they anticipate his actions?

4. In "Boil Some Water--Lots of It," how is Pat's behavior different from his previous actions in other stories?

5. In "The Homes of the Stars," what happens when Pat leads a couple into the house that he pretends is Shirley Temple's?

6. In "Pat Hobby and Orson Welles," what shows Pat's desperation, and why is he desperate?

7. In "Pat Hobby, Putative Father," what does Pat's son offer him and on what condition?

8. How does "Boil Some Water--Lots of It" touch on the theme of respect?

9. In "Teamed With Genius," why does Pat refuse to be left out in writing the script?

10. In "Pat Hobby, Putative Father," who is Pat's son? Describe his origins.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In "No Harm Trying," the story is built up in such a way that one thinks they will know the ending, but it ends up being a surprise. However, it reflects many themes from the collection of stories. What happens in the conclusion? What themes are reflected in the conclusion, and how are they reflected? Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

Essay Topic 2

In "Pat Hobby, Putative Father," Pat has never really known his son, who comes to visit the studio. Describe Pat and his son's relationship. How do Pat and his son view each other? How do their views affect the way they interact? Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

Essay Topic 3

In "Teamed With Genius," Pat's personality is reflected prominently in the story. Describe Pat's personality. How do Pat's actions reflect his personality in the story? Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

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