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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Pat recall about his heyday in "A Patriotic Short"?
(a) The President's visit to the studio.
(b) His horrible movies.
(c) His great movies.
(d) His marriage.

3. For what is a producer in "On the Trail of Pat Hobby" desperate?
(a) A new actor.
(b) A new radio show.
(c) A new play.
(d) An original title.

4. In "No Harm Trying," why can't Pat use the brilliant movie idea?
(a) The call boy won't let him use it.
(b) He doesn't know how to use it.
(c) It is not so brilliant.
(d) It is already under contract.

5. Whom does Pat invite to the preview in "Pat Hobby's Preview"?
(a) His mom.
(b) His wife.
(c) His son.
(d) A young woman he just met.

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. In "No Harm Trying," what does Pat try to pitch to the studio executive?
(a) A movie.
(b) A tv show idea.
(c) An article idea.
(d) A book idea.

8. How much is Pat offered to help a producer with a task in "On the Trail of Pat Hobby"?
(a) Ten dollars.
(b) A hundred dollars.
(c) Twenty five dollars.
(d) Fifty dollars.

9. What is the alternative to getting undressed in "Fun in an Artist's Studio"?
(a) Losing his job.
(b) Foregoing the money he was supposed to make that day.
(c) Being blacklisted in Hollywood.
(d) Getting arrested.

10. Where does Pat hide while people search for the item he stole in "On the Trail of Pat Hobby"?
(a) His home.
(b) The writer's building.
(c) A restaurant.
(d) A bar.

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

12. How did a movie help the arresting cop in "Two Old-Timers"?
(a) It helped his wife understand his war experiences.
(b) It helped him understand war.
(c) It taught him new things.
(d) It made him feel better at a rough time in his life.

13. What does the message to Pat say in "No Harm Trying"?
(a) His son died.
(b) His wife died.
(c) His wife tried to kill herself.
(d) His son tried to kill himself.

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

15. What was a symbol of success in Pat's heyday?
(a) Writing.
(b) His swimming pool.
(c) Hats.
(d) Fences.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "On the Trail of Pat Hobby," what is Pat's suggestion to the producer?

2. In "On the Trail of Pat Hobby," to whom does the item that Pat steals belong?

3. Why does Pat leave before being paid in "On the Trail of Pat Hobby"?

4. In "Two Old-Timers," for what are the two men arrested?

5. When does someone notice that Pat was caught in a scene in "Pat Hobby Does His Bit"?

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