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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 the doorman refuse to let Pat into the preview in "Pat Hobby's Preview"?

2. In "Mightier Than the Sword," when does the studio want to begin production?

3. What does Pat recall about his heyday in "A Patriotic Short"?

4. What does the director do as Pat starts to leave in "Pat Hobby Does His Bit"?

5. In "On the Trail of Pat Hobby," to whom does the item that Pat steals belong?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the staff forget about Pat, even though he passes out in "Pat Hobby Does His Bit"?

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

3. Describe what faults Pat finds in the actress, call boy, and director in "No Harm Trying."

4. Why does Pat end up begging for tickets to the preview in "Pat Hobby's Preview," and why is this significant?

5. In "No Harm Trying," whom does Pat bring together and for what purpose?

6. What happens during the shooting of the scene in "Pat Hobby Does His Bit"?

7. In "No Harm Trying," why does Pat's idea fail?

8. What happens when Pat steals the hat in "On the Trail of Pat Hobby"?

9. In "A Patriotic Short," why does Pat become nostalgic?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In "Fun in an Artist's Studio," the theme of humiliation runs throughout the story. How is the theme of humiliation reflected in the story? How does the theme of humiliation affect Pat? 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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