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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. When did the play debut?
(a) November 22, 1904.
(b) September 22, 1904.
(c) October 22, 1904.
(d) December 22, 1904.

2. At age 17, how tall was Barrie?
(a) Five feet ten inches.
(b) Five feet.
(c) Six feet.
(d) Five feet eight inches.

3. 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).
(a) Their friends.
(b) Their families.
(c) Their siblings.
(d) They.

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

5. Who helped Barrie get his first literary job?
(a) David.
(b) Sarah.
(c) Jane Ann.
(d) Margaret.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. This book was more fanciful however, its design fashioned after ____________.

3. The search for a country home had to finally yielded fruit for Mary. Mary had found a house in Surrey, known as ___________ Cottage.

4. In 1882, Barrie returned to Kirriemuir with his _______ degree.

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the reviews of the play's debut.

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

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

4. Why was the engagement between Arthur and Sylvia surprising?

5. How was James' experience at Dumfries Academy?

6. Why is Peter Llewellyn Davies' death significant?

7. How did David Barrie influence James?

8. Describe James Barrie's childhood.

9. Describe the first meeting of Arthur and Sylvia.

10. How did Arthur feel about Barrie's involvement with his family?

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