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

2. Why does the doorman refuse to let Pat into the preview in "Pat Hobby's Preview"?

3. Whom does Pat wait for in jail in "Two Old-Timers"?

4. In "No Harm Trying," what does Pat try to pitch to the studio executive?

5. What does Pat discuss with the President in "A Patriotic Short"?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Wainwright give Pat the tickets?

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

4. In "On the Trail of Pat Hobby," what job does Pat find for the day?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In "A Man in the Way," Pat shows his darker side. Describe the transformation of Pat's character throughout the story. What instigates his transformation? Does Pat's transformation aid or deter him? Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

Essay Topic 3

A common theme in The Pat Hobby Stories is irony, and that is no different in "Pat Hobby Does His Bit." How is Pat's reaction in the story ironic? How does Pat's reaction reflect his personality? Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

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