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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Boil Some Water—Lots of It.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the executive in "A Man in the Way" tell Pat to do?
(a) Recruit some other writers.
(b) Revise someone's idea for a screenplay.
(c) Come up with an original idea.
(d) Act in a movie.

2. Who was Gooddorf's lover in "Pat Hobby's Christmas Wish"?
(a) Helen.
(b) Ruthie.
(c) Pat.
(d) Gianna.

3. In "Boil Some Water--Lots of It," what is the Big Table?
(a) The executives' table.
(b) A table where conferences are held.
(c) A table for all the extras.
(d) A table for Pat.

4. In "Boil Some Water--Lots of It," what does Pat notice at lunch?
(a) A woman attempting to sit at the Big Table.
(b) A man attempting to steal food.
(c) A man attempting to sit at the Big Table.
(d) A woman attempting to steal food.

5. What is the result of Pat's actions in Berners' office in "A Man in the Way"?
(a) He is thrown out of the studio.
(b) He becomes successful again.
(c) He is hired.
(d) He is fired.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Pat meet an executive in "Pat Hobby's Christmas Wish"?

2. In "Pat Hobby's Christmas Wish," what holiday is it?

3. Who has finally arrived to Pat's office in "Pat Hobby's Christmas Wish"?

4. How did the person in "Pat Hobby's Christmas Wish" die?

5. What tone is set by the events at the end of "A Man in the Way"?

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