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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Birkin writes: "The engagement came as something of a surprise to their friends, for although Arthur and Sylvia made a spectacularly handsome couple, _____________ had virtually nothing in common." (Chapter 4 page 47).
(a) Their friends.
(b) They.
(c) Their families.
(d) Their siblings.

2. Did Barrie say he thought the play would be successful?
(a) Yes, it would be an instant hit.
(b) No, he saw it as a waste of time.
(c) No, he saw it as a dream child.
(d) Yes, but not for a long time.

3. The author describes the background of Arthur Davies, who was the son of Reverend who?
(a) James Llewelyn Davies.
(b) John Llewelyn Davies.
(c) Jack Llewelyn Davies.
(d) Arthur Llewelyn Davies.

4. Chapter 4 begins with the author speaking about the ___________ family who was, in fact, based on the family of Arthur and Sylvia Llewelyn Davies, parents to George and Jack.
(a) Love.
(b) Darling.
(c) Sweet.
(d) Lovely.

5. At age 18, Barrie left Dumfries Academy. What did he want to do?
(a) Move to America.
(b) Return to Kirriemuir and become a writer.
(c) Travel the world.
(d) Go to university.

Short Answer Questions

1. One friend, six-year-old Margaret Henley, can be credited with creating what name?

2. After seeing "Bandalero the Bandit", the clergyman denounced the play in a local newspaper, referring to it as grossly immoral. How did Barrie feel about this?

3. Barrie was so completely devoted to Sylvia and the children that it reminded Peter of the loyalty of _______ rather than of a man.

4. What seemed to intrigue Barrie the most while at school?

5. Where was this surprise located?

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