1. 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) Yes, but not for a long time.
(d) No, he saw it as a dream child.

2. In 1888, Barrie self published his first novel titled, __________.
(a) "Dead in the Family."
(b) "Dead or Alive."
(c) "Dead Until Dark."
(d) "Better Dead."

3. During the summer of Michael's ________ birthday, the Davies family rented a cottage at Tilford, which was a five-minute walk from their cottage.
(a) First.
(b) Third.
(c) Fourth.
(d) Second.

4. Barrie named the book "The Boy Castaways of _________________ Island."
(a) Blue Lake.
(b) Black Lake.
(c) Green Lake.
(d) Glass Lake.

5. In 1882, Barrie returned to Kirriemuir with his _______ degree.
(a) B.S.
(b) Ph. D.
(c) B.A.
(d) M.A.

Short Answer 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).

2. At age 17, how tall was Barrie?

3. Who helped Barrie get his first literary job?

4. Arthur Llewelyn Davies was one of _________ sons.

5. Ansell would soon find that Barrie desperately lacked what?

(see the answer key)

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