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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why was it natural that Arthur and Sylvia would be invited to the New Year's Eve dinner party where they would meet Barrie?
(a) Because they were very wealthy.
(b) Because they were related to the hosts.
(c) Because they were friends of Charles Frohman.
(d) Because of a business association with George Lewis.

3. What was the only argument between Frohman and James?
(a) Frohman wanted him to be a playwright and he wanted to be a novelist.
(b) Frohman wanted him to be a novelist and he wanted to be a playwright.
(c) Frohman wanted him to be a playwright and he wanted to be an actor.
(d) Frohman wanted him to be an actor and he wanted to be a playwright.

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

5. Arthur Llewelyn Davies was one of _________ sons.
(a) Two.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

Short Answer Questions

1. It began to seem obvious that Arthur was ____________ thrilled with his family's involvement with Barrie.

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

3. Where did Barrie meet Sylvia Llewellyn Davies?

4. In this book is the perhaps the first appearance of ______________, who was then known as Captain Swarthy.

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe James Barrie's childhood.

2. Why is Peter Llewellyn Davies' death significant?

3. How was James' little sister Maggie important in his life?

4. Describe "The Boy Castaways of Black Lake Island."

5. What is Barrie's belief about children and is one of the first references to "Peter Pan?"

6. Where did Mary and James find a country home?

7. Describe "Peter and Wendy." What did Frohman think of it?

8. Describe the financial situation of the newly-married Davies.

9. Describe Margaret's childhood. How did her childhood affect James?

10. Describe "Sentimental Tommy."

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