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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. Whom does Pat have to dress like in order to get a loan in "Pat Hobby and Orson Welles"?

2. How does the young woman's actions at the end of "A Man in the Way" affect Pat?

3. What does the playwright do most of the time in "Teamed with Genius"?

4. What does Pat do on the stand in "Pat Hobby's Secret"?

5. What does Pat tell the couple that his profession is in "The Homes of the Stars"?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens when Pat directs the chauffeur to Shirley Temple's house in "The Homes of the Stars"?

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

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

5. In "Pat Hobby's Secret," how is the story a little more optimistic than the previous stories in the collection?

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

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

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

9. How does Pat feel about the change in movies in "Pat Hobby's Christmas Wish"?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

In "A Patriotic Short," Pat reminisces about the things he used to have as a successful writer and the status symbols that were associated with his success. How are status symbols reflected in the story? Name some status symbols in the story and their importance. Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

Essay Topic 3

Pat used to be an important person at the studio. He was successful and popular, but that has changed. How has Pat's career transformed throughout the years? What is his role as a writer now, and how does his current role affect his judgment? Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

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