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

2. What kind of tickets does Pat have in "Pat Hobby's Preview"?

3. In "Pat Hobby's Preview," what does the secretary give Pat?

4. What causes Pat to recall his past in "A Patriotic Short"?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. In "Pat Hobby Does His Bit," how does Pat get himself into trouble?

4. What results in Pat's job opportunity in "On the Trail of Pat Hobby"?

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

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

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

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

9. In "Mightier Than the Sword," how does Pat get a job?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

One theme that plays out throughout The Pat Hobby Stories is unluckiness, and it is a prominent theme in "A Man in the Way." How is the theme of unluckiness reflected in the story? How is Pat affected by the theme of unluckiness? Cite two specific examples of how Pat is affected by the theme of unluckiness. Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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