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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Barrie had been working on the production of "The Wedding Guest," an Ibsen-like play that was ____________ the light hearted comedy, "The Little Minister."
(a) Just like.
(b) Almost like.
(c) Nothing like.
(d) Similar to.

3. Edinburgh turned out to be the ______________ years of Barrie's life.
(a) Oddest.
(b) Happiest.
(c) Wildest.
(d) Loneliest.

4. It began to seem obvious that Arthur was ____________ thrilled with his family's involvement with Barrie.
(a) Not entirely.
(b) Very.
(c) Entirely.
(d) Somewhat.

5. Which child was the apple of Margaret's eye?
(a) David.
(b) James.
(c) Maggie.
(d) Jane Ann.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author describes the background of Arthur Davies, who was the son of Reverend who?

2. 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).

3. After _________ long years of courtship, the couple married.

4. Barrie decided to write about his mother's existence in the novel, ____________.

5. Why did Barrie enroll at Edinburgh University?

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