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

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

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

4. How does Pat get into the preview in "Pat Hobby's Preview"?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. In "Fun in an Artist's Studio," what does being asked to sit for an artist cause Pat to feel?

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

10. Why does Wainwright give Pat the tickets?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Pat used to be an important person at the studio. He was successful and popular, but that has changed. How has Pat's career transformed throughout the years? What is his role as a writer now, and how does his current role affect his judgment? Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

Essay Topic 2

"Pat Hobby's Christmas Wish" carries a theme of kinship between two people who feel similarly unsympathetic feelings toward Gooddorf for different reasons. How do Pat and Helen bond? What are their feelings about Gooddorf, and how does this create a connection between the two of them? Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

Essay Topic 3

A prominent theme in The Pat Hobby Stories is the politics of Hollywood, and that theme is especially dominant in "Pat Hobby's Preview." How is the theme of Hollywood politics reflected in the story? How does Pat suffer under Hollywood politics? Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

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