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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 search for a country home had to finally yielded fruit for Mary. Mary had found a house in Surrey, known as ___________ Cottage.
(a) Green Lake.
(b) Black Lake.
(c) Blue Lake.
(d) Glass Lake.

2. When was James Barrie born?
(a) April 9, 1860.
(b) July 9, 1860.
(c) May 9, 1860.
(d) June 9, 1860.

3. Why was Arthur's father not offered a bishopric?
(a) He went on a rant in front of Queen Victoria.
(b) He had not completed his education.
(c) He had been late to many church services.
(d) He left the church.

4. One friend, six-year-old Margaret Henley, can be credited with creating what name?
(a) Never Land.
(b) Wendy.
(c) Peter Pan.
(d) Nana.

5. Barrie's relationships with the Llewelyn Davies children grew stronger. ___________, now age 7, remained Barrie's favorite.
(a) Jack.
(b) George.
(c) Michael.
(d) Peter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was The Nottingham Journal?

2. It was obvious that Barrie was much more at home with ______________.

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

4. What happened when Frohman read the play?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How was the meeting of the Davies and Barrie chronicled in "Peter Pan?"

4. How was James' experience at Dumfries Academy?

5. Why is Peter Llewellyn Davies' death significant?

6. Describe James Barrie's childhood.

7. Describe "Sentimental Tommy."

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

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

10. What background information does the author give about Arthur Davies?

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