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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 "Two Old-Timers," whom does Pat run into?

2. Why does Pat leave before being paid in "On the Trail of Pat Hobby"?

3. Why was Pat asked to sit at the Big Table in "A Patriotic Short"?

4. In "Pat Hobby Does His Bit," why does Pat appear in all the scenes?

5. In "Pat Hobby's Preview," who got the last set of tickets available?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Wainwright give Pat the tickets?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

In "No Harm Trying," the story is built up in such a way that one thinks they will know the ending, but it ends up being a surprise. However, it reflects many themes from the collection of stories. What happens in the conclusion? What themes are reflected in the conclusion, and how are they reflected? 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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