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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. Why does Pat feel that he needs a certain item in "On the Trail of Pat Hobby"?

2. What does Pat want in the beginning of "Pat Hobby's Preview"?

3. In "On the Trail of Pat Hobby," who hears Pat's suggestion?

4. In "Fun in an Artist's Studio," where does Pat meet a young female?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Pat Hobby's Preview," what does the co-writer's demand that Pat's name be taken off the credits indicate?

2. In "A Patriotic Short," what does a swimming pool represent?

3. In "Pat Hobby's Preview," what has caused Pat to lose respect since movies have changed?

4. In "Two Old-Timers," how does seeing Phil make Pat feel better about himself?

5. Why does Wainwright give Pat the tickets?

6. In "Mightier Than the Sword," why does Pat's script go unused?

7. In "A Patriotic Short," what was Pat's life like in the past as a popular writer?

8. In "Fun in an Artist's Studio," what does being asked to sit for an artist cause Pat to feel?

9. In "Pat Hobby Does His Bit," what is ironic in regards to Pat's reaction to his being forgotten in the ditch?

10. In "Two Old-Timers," what does Pat point out about Phil's acting days?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Irony is a theme that runs throughout "Pat Hobby's Secret" in the form of some of the characters' actions and the situations in which they find themselves. How is the theme of irony reflected in this story? Cite at least two specific examples of how irony is reflected in the story. Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

Essay Topic 2

In "Pat Hobby and Orson Welles," Pat experiences different feelings because of Orson Welles. Whom does Pat blame for his problems, and why? How is Pat responsible for his own problems? Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

Essay Topic 3

Humor is a prominent aspect of The Pat Hobby Stories, and this is especially true in "Pat Hobby's Secret." How is the theme of humor reflected in the story? Cite three examples of how humor is reflected in the story and why each instance is humorous. Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

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