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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 Pat talk about at lunch in "Boil Some Water--Lots of It"?

2. What does Pat say in the fake note he writes in "Teamed with Genius"?

3. What is Berners' likely reaction to the truth at the end of "A Man in the Way"?

4. Whom does Pat have to dress like in order to get a loan in "Pat Hobby and Orson Welles"?

5. Where does Pat meet an executive in "Pat Hobby's Christmas Wish"?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Pat Hobby, Putative Father," what does Pat's son offer him and on what condition?

2. In "A Man in the Way," how does Berners react to finding out the truth about Pat?

3. In "The Homes of the Stars," what happens when Pat leads a couple into the house that he pretends is Shirley Temple's?

4. Describe the character of Pat in "Pat Hobby's Christmas Wish."

5. How does Pat show his darker side in "A Man in the Way"?

6. What happens when Pat directs the chauffeur to Shirley Temple's house in "The Homes of the Stars"?

7. In "Pat Hobby and Orson Welles," how is Pat pushed to the back burner, even when he is dressed like Orson Welles?

8. In "Pat Hobby, Putative Father," who is Pat's son? Describe his origins.

9. In "Pat Hobby's Secret," how does Pat get the ending to the story from Woll?

10. In "Pat Hobby and Orson Welles," how does Pat get a loan from Jeff?

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

In "A Patriotic Short," Pat reminisces about the things he used to have as a successful writer and the status symbols that were associated with his success. How are status symbols reflected in the story? Name some status symbols in the story and their importance. Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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