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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Fun in an Artist's Studio," who orders Pat to undress?
(a) Phil.
(b) Mr. Marcus.
(c) Berners.
(d) The guard.

2. What is the profession of the person Pat runs into in "Two Old-Timers"?
(a) Writer.
(b) Director.
(c) Producer.
(d) Actor.

3. In "Pat Hobby Does His Bit," whom does Pat ask for a loan?
(a) An actor.
(b) Mr. Marcus.
(c) Berners.
(d) His wife.

4. When was Pat asked to sit at the Big Table in "A Patriotic Short"?
(a) After the President's visit.
(b) During the President's visit.
(c) After his downfall.
(d) Before the President's visit.

5. In "No Harm Trying," who has sent a message to Pat?
(a) His wife.
(b) The studio.
(c) His son.
(d) His mother.

6. Why is the studio eager to help Pat's wife in "No Harm Trying"?
(a) She is married to Pat.
(b) She used to work at the studio.
(c) She is a good person.
(d) She is married to an executive.

7. Why was Pat asked to sit at the Big Table in "A Patriotic Short"?
(a) To represent the writers at the studio.
(b) To explain his new screenplay.
(c) To explain his problems.
(d) To beg for a job.

8. Whom does Pat end up consoling at the end of "Mightier Than the Sword"?
(a) Mr. Marcus.
(b) Berners.
(c) Himself.
(d) The original writer.

9. In "Pat Hobby's Preview," why does Pat's co-writer leave the preview?
(a) He is asked to leave.
(b) He gets sick.
(c) He doesn't want his name associated with such a bad movie.
(d) He has a family emergency.

10. In "No Harm Trying," who brings Pat a message?
(a) His landlord.
(b) Berners.
(c) His son.
(d) His wife.

11. Why does Pat leave before being paid in "On the Trail of Pat Hobby"?
(a) He is afraid someone will find out about his stealing.
(b) He is kicked out.
(c) He is caught in his lies.
(d) He is arrested for burglary.

12. In "Pat Hobby's Preview," what does the secretary give Pat?
(a) An envelope with tickets in it.
(b) Ten tickets to the preview.
(c) A copy of his credits.
(d) Money.

13. In "Pat Hobby Does His Bit," where is Pat when he wakes up?
(a) At home.
(b) In a hospital.
(c) Still in the ditch.
(d) In the office.

14. In "Fun in an Artist's Studio," what is the profession of the young woman that Pat meets?
(a) Actress.
(b) Banker.
(c) Waitress.
(d) An artist.

15. Why has the actress in "No Harm Trying" not worked?
(a) She can't speak English.
(b) She has a bad temper.
(c) She is a bad actress.
(d) She has no transportation to auditions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the historical figure that Pat is writing about do in "A Patriotic Short"?

2. Where does Pat talk to the President in "A Patriotic Short"?

3. Why has the director in "No Harm Trying" not worked in months?

4. What historical figure is Pat writing about in "A Patriotic Short"?

5. In "Two Old-Timers," what kind of movie does the arresting cop mention?

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