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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 the historical figure that Pat is writing about do in "A Patriotic Short"?

2. Why does the studio hire Pat in "No Harm Trying"?

3. In "Fun in an Artist's Studio," what is the profession of the young woman that Pat meets?

4. In "Two Old-Timers," what kind of movie does the arresting cop mention?

5. Why does Pat feel that he needs a certain item in "On the Trail of Pat Hobby"?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In "Pat Hobby's Preview," what has caused Pat to lose respect since movies have changed?

3. In "No Harm Trying," whom does Pat bring together and for what purpose?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Irony is a theme that runs throughout "Pat Hobby's Secret" in the form of some of the characters' actions and the situations in which they find themselves. How is the theme of irony reflected in this story? Cite at least two specific examples of how irony is reflected in the story. Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

Essay Topic 3

Though Pat tries to do something good in "Boil Some Water--Lots of It," he ends up being the bad guy. What were Pat's intentions in the story? What results from Pat's actions, and what does this reveal about his character? Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

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