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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Since Mary and Gilbert Cannan's marriage in 1910, there had been rumors that Cannan had seduced who and got her pregnant?
(a) The maid.
(b) The nanny.
(c) Neighbor's daughter.
(d) Mary's sister.

2. Arthur had to spend time recuperating _____________ after the surgery.
(a) In a nursing home.
(b) In his parents' home.
(c) In his home.
(d) In a hospital.

3. Now that Nico and Michael were both studying at Eton, Barrie spent his time developing a one-act play, titled _______________.
(a) "The Fight for Mr. Lapraik."
(b) "Mary Rose."
(c) "What Every Woman Knows."
(d) "The Boy David."

4. To what was this organization dedicated?
(a) The creation of a Community Theater in England.
(b) The creation of a European Theater.
(c) The creation of a National Theater in England.
(d) The creation of the West End theater district in London.

5. What happened when Gerrie became so upset?
(a) She suffered a miscarriage.
(b) She died.
(c) She became ill.
(d) She had a panic attack.

6. Where would the Barries soon end up?
(a) In church.
(b) In counseling.
(c) In a theater production.
(d) In divorce court.

7. Was the Black Lake book ever incorporated into "Peter Pan?"
(a) Yes.
(b) Not at first.
(c) No.
(d) Only much later.

8. Mary's lover was appointed to ______________.
(a) The Dramatic League.
(b) The Drama Guild.
(c) The Theater League.
(d) The Theater Guild.

9. Why did Frohman keep on with the plans?
(a) He wanted to return to Europe.
(b) He wanted to die.
(c) He had given his word to Barrie.
(d) He did not believe Ethel.

10. Barrie had been unable to spend much time with Sylvia and the boys in the summer of 1908 but surprised them with what?
(a) A three-week long camping trip.
(b) A three-week long fishing trip.
(c) A three-week long cruise.
(d) A three-week long ski holiday trip.

11. He often referred to Mary as what?
(a) A disaster.
(b) A sad loss.
(c) A hot mess.
(d) Perfection.

12. It seemed that Mary had rethought her resignation. Mary adjusted herself to the situation, and Barrie put a plan into action that would guarantee Mary's resignation. What was this plan?
(a) Barrie lowered her salary.
(b) Barrie gave her more work to do.
(c) Barrie placed her in a home down the street.
(d) Barrie put Gerrie in charge of house at Campden Hill Square.

13. At this time, how much had Barrie earned from Peter Pan?
(a) Nearly one hundred thousand pounds.
(b) Nearly a quarter of a million pounds.
(c) Nearly a million pounds.
(d) Nearly a half million pounds.

14. When did the Lusitania sink?
(a) June 7, 1915.
(b) November 7, 1915.
(c) May 7, 1915.
(d) September 7, 1915.

15. What did Sylvia begin to draft?
(a) A will.
(b) A poem.
(c) A play.
(d) A letter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened when Frohman was offered a place in a lifeboat?

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

3. Barrie was surprised when Jack announced his engagement to __________________, the daughter of a Scots banker.

4. Whenever anyone asked Barrie about the divorce, what would he do?

5. In 1916, Mary Hodgson offered her resignation. How did Barrie react?

(see the answer keys)

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