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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) Mary's sister.
(d) Neighbor's daughter.

2. The Davies family had settled in comfortably to their new country home, __________ House.
(a) Ebert.
(b) Egerton.
(c) Ellery.
(d) Eggington.

3. Shortly before Froham sailed on the Lusitania, who begged him not to sail due to threats of possible attack from German U-boats?
(a) Ethel Barrymore.
(b) Ethel Kennedy.
(c) Ethel Merman
(d) Ethel Waters.

4. Was the specialists' prognosis good?
(a) Only after many tests.
(b) No.
(c) Yes.
(d) Only at first.

5. Although Jack was not particularly thrilled when Barrie required the couple to wait for a year, he knew that it was something that had to be done. Why?
(a) Gerrie needed to finish school.
(b) To go against Barrie would mean there would be no help for the newlyweds.
(c) He needed to finish school.
(d) He knew he should think for awhile on his choice of brides.

6. News arrived that what had happened to Michael?
(a) He had eloped.
(b) He had drowned in the Thames while bathing.
(c) He had committed suicide.
(d) He had run away from school.

7. What play had been inspired by George?
(a) "Heaven help us."
(b) "A Well-Remembered Voice."
(c) "Peter Pan."
(d) "Finding Neverland."

8. Barrie was so completely devoted to Sylvia and the children that it reminded Peter of the loyalty of _______ rather than of a man.
(a) A slave.
(b) A priest.
(c) A servant.
(d) The dog.

9. Toward the end, Arthur could no longer ___________, and it seemed as if his tenuous relationship with Barrie had improved and involved into fondness.
(a) Speak.
(b) See.
(c) Hear.
(d) Walk.

10. Arthur was how old when this happened?
(a) 52.
(b) 43.
(c) 34.
(d) 48.

11. When Jack was transferred to Portsmouth, Gerrie stayed at Adelphi Terrace with Barrie. How did Gerrie and Barrie feel about this?
(a) They only later became uncomfortable with each other.
(b) They were only uncomfortable at first.
(c) They were very comfortable around each other.
(d) Neither was comfortable with the other.

12. What had Sylvia refused?
(a) Funds that had been arranged by Arthur before he died.
(b) Support from the church.
(c) Comfort from her family.
(d) Food from her neighbors.

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

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

15. Charles Frohman was expected to arrive in London in May, but Barrie convinced him to sail earlier. Why?
(a) He missed him.
(b) He needed someone to comfort him after the loss of George.
(c) He was hoping his partner and friend had work for him.
(d) He was hoping that his partner and friend could offer valuable advice on how to save "Rosy Rapture."

Short Answer Questions

1. Peter would later refer to Barrie's visits as what?

2. It wasn't long before the family received what news about George?

3. By whom was this organization founded in part?

4. Are there many objections from outsiders to Barrie being the boys' guardian?

5. After many years of being excluded from Barrie's work, Mary learned to use what and was able to perform duties for her husband?

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