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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 "Mightier Than the Sword," whom does Pat overhear arguing with a producer?

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

3. In "On the Trail of Pat Hobby," what is Pat's suggestion to the producer?

4. In "Pat Hobby's Preview," with whom did Pat write a film?

5. How does Pat react to what has to occur to his character in "Pat Hobby Does His Bit"?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In "Teamed With Genius," Pat's personality is reflected prominently in the story. Describe Pat's personality. How do Pat's actions reflect his personality in the story? Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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