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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Arthur, a young and rapidly rising barrister, met Sylvia du Maurier in 1889 where?
(a) At a play.
(b) At a ball.
(c) At a dinner party.
(d) At the symphony.

2. The first draft of the play, "Peter Pan," was finished ____________.
(a) August 1, 1904.
(b) December 1, 1904.
(c) March 1, 1904.
(d) May 1, 1904.

3. James Barrie's father, David Barrie, was a ______________.
(a) Weaver.
(b) Farmer.
(c) Miner.
(d) Painter.

4. What seemed to intrigue Barrie the most while at school?
(a) The theater.
(b) Dance.
(c) Literature.
(d) Music.

5. Why was Arthur's father not offered a bishopric?
(a) He left the church.
(b) He went on a rant in front of Queen Victoria.
(c) He had not completed his education.
(d) He had been late to many church services.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does James say about his five years at Dumfries Academy?

2. Who helped Barrie get his first literary job?

3. Why did Barrie enroll at Edinburgh University?

4. As fond of the Llewelyn Davies family as Barrie was, he was disappointed when who did not form a friendship?

5. What was James' favorite comic series?

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