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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 "On the Trail of Pat Hobby," what does Pat steal?

2. What is the profession of the person Pat runs into in "Two Old-Timers"?

3. What happens to the male star of the film in "Pat Hobby Does His Bit"?

4. What does Pat find himself unable to write in "Mightier Than the Sword"?

5. In "Pat Hobby's Preview," why does Pat's co-writer leave the preview?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In "No Harm Trying," what results from Pat's efforts to create a movie?

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

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

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

6. In "Fun in an Artist's Studio," how does the artist try to get the look of desperation in Pat's face?

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

8. Why does Pat steal a hat in "On the Trail of Pat Hobby"?

9. Describe Pat's experience with the President in "A Patriotic Short."

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In "Boil Some Water--Lots of It," Pat shows another side of himself when he tries to uphold the protocol of the commissary. How is the theme of respect reflected in this story? Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

Essay Topic 2

A prominent theme in The Pat Hobby Stories is the politics of Hollywood, and that theme is especially dominant in "Pat Hobby's Preview." How is the theme of Hollywood politics reflected in the story? How does Pat suffer under Hollywood politics? 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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