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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. Whom does Pat invite to the preview in "Pat Hobby's Preview"?

2. In "Fun in an Artist's Studio," who orders Pat to undress?

3. What does the historical figure that Pat is writing about do in "A Patriotic Short"?

4. In "No Harm Trying," who has sent a message to Pat?

5. Where does Pat ask someone for money in "Pat Hobby Does His Bit"?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In "Two Old-Timers," what does Pat point out about Phil's acting days?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The story "No Harm Trying" is a good example of how things are not always as they seem. How are things much different than they appear in the story? Name three specific examples of how things are not as they originally appear in the story. Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

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