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The Pat Hobby Stories Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 125 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Pat react to what he sees at lunch in "Boil Some Water--Lots of It"?
(a) With shock.
(b) With sadness.
(c) With neutralness.
(d) With happiness.

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

4. What does Pat tell the couple that his profession is in "The Homes of the Stars"?
(a) A producer.
(b) A writer.
(c) A director.
(d) A banker.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Homes of the Stars," how much does Pat agree to get paid?

2. In "Pat Hobby's Secret," what does all the excitement cause Pat to forget?

3. Who has a heart attack in "Pat Hobby and Orson Welles"?

4. What does Pat go to the writer's building to look for in "A Man in the Way"?

5. In "Pat Hobby's Secret," what is Mr. Banizon's profession?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the character of Pat in "Pat Hobby's Christmas Wish."

2. How does Pat mess up the opportunity he is given in "Pat Hobby's Secret"?

3. How does Pat react to Rene Wilcox in "Teamed With Genius"?

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

5. In "Pat Hobby and Orson Welles," how is Pat pushed to the back burner, even when he is dressed like Orson Welles?

6. What hints are given in "Pat Hobby's Christmas Wish" that indicate Pat's alcohol problem?

7. In "Pat Hobby and Orson Welles," how does Pat get a loan from Jeff?

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

9. In "The Homes of the Stars," what kind of scam does Pat run?

10. In "Pat Hobby's Christmas Wish," how does Pat's desperation show through?

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