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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. Where does Pat hide while people search for the item he stole in "On the Trail of Pat Hobby"?

2. Why is the studio eager to help Pat's wife in "No Harm Trying"?

3. In "A Patriotic Short," what is Pat doing at the studio?

4. What historical figure is Pat writing about in "A Patriotic Short"?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Humor is a prominent aspect of The Pat Hobby Stories, and this is especially true in "Pat Hobby's Secret." How is the theme of humor reflected in the story? Cite three examples of how humor is reflected in the story and why each instance is humorous. Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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