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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. In "Boil Some Water--Lots of It," what is revealed about the person that Pat hit?
(a) He is an ex-convict.
(b) He is a big executive.
(c) He is a popular writer.
(d) He is a famous actor.

2. Whom does Pat hit at lunch in "Boil Some Water--Lots of It"?
(a) He hits Berners.
(b) He hits an executive.
(c) He hits a man trying to steal food.
(d) He hits a man trying to sit at the Big Table.

3. What is the name of the secretary in "Pat Hobby's Christmas Wish"?
(a) Ruthie.
(b) Mary.
(c) Giana.
(d) Helen.

4. How did the person in "Pat Hobby's Christmas Wish" die?
(a) Murder.
(b) He faked his death.
(c) Unknown causes.
(d) Self-destruction.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Pat go to Berners' office to do in "A Man in the Way"?

3. What does Pat try to do to secure a better position in the studio in "Pat Hobby's Christmas Wish"?

4. What does the executive in "A Man in the Way" tell Pat to do?

5. What does Pat try to convince the executive to do in "A Man in the Way"?

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