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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. Where are the visitors from in "Pat Hobby, Putative Father"?

2. Whom does Pat hit at lunch in "Boil Some Water--Lots of It"?

3. What star's home is the woman in "The Homes of the Stars" insistent on seeing?

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

5. What is the result of Pat's plan to secure a better position in the studio?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Pat Hobby, Putative Father," what does Pat's son offer him and on what condition?

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

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

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

5. How does Pat try to impress his son in "Pat Hobby, Putative Father"?

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

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

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

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

10. What is revealed about the man who tries to sit at the Big Table in "Boil Some Water--Lots of It"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In "A Patriotic Short," Pat reminisces about the past. How do themes of the past present themselves in the story? Name two specific examples of how the themes of the past present themselves in the story. Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

Essay Topic 2

In "Pat Hobby, Putative Father," Pat has never really known his son, who comes to visit the studio. Describe Pat and his son's relationship. How do Pat and his son view each other? How do their views affect the way they interact? Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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