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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "Pat Hobby and Orson Welles," from whom does Pat ask to borrow money?

3. What kind of film is Pat Hobby working on in "Boil Some Water--Lots of It"?

4. How long does Pat try to get the playwright to work in "Teamed with Genius"?

5. What does Pat change in the script in "Teamed with Genius"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Pat's lie revealed in "A Man in the Way"?

2. How does Woll die in "Pat Hobby's Secret"?

3. How does Pat show his darker side in "A Man in the Way"?

4. In "Teamed With Genius," why does Pat refuse to be left out in writing the script?

5. How does Pat stoop to a new low in "Teamed With Genius"?

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

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

8. How is Pat's lack of influence in Hollywood displayed in "The Homes of the Stars"?

9. What does "A Man in the Way" show about Pat?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One theme that plays out throughout The Pat Hobby Stories is unluckiness, and it is a prominent theme in "A Man in the Way." How is the theme of unluckiness reflected in the story? How is Pat affected by the theme of unluckiness? Cite two specific examples of how Pat is affected by the theme of unluckiness. Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

Essay Topic 2

In "A Man in the Way," Pat shows his darker side. Describe the transformation of Pat's character throughout the story. What instigates his transformation? Does Pat's transformation aid or deter him? Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

Essay Topic 3

In "Pat Hobby's Christmas Wish," Pat finds out a secret and attempts blackmail in order to get a better job. Describe the situation in which Pat tries to blackmail someone. How is the theme of desperation reflected in this story? Cite a few examples of how the theme of desperation is reflected in the story. Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

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