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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 young woman see in Pat's face in "Fun in an Artist's Studio"?

2. How much is Pat offered to help a producer with a task in "On the Trail of Pat Hobby"?

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

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

5. Why has the actress in "No Harm Trying" not worked?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "On the Trail of Pat Hobby," what job does Pat find for the day?

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

3. In "A Patriotic Short," what does a swimming pool represent?

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. In "A Patriotic Short," what was Pat's life like in the past as a popular writer?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In "Pat Hobby, Putative Father," Pat has never really known his son, who comes to visit the studio. Describe Pat and his son's relationship. How do Pat and his son view each other? How do their views affect the way they interact? Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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