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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. What did George think of the appearance of Wendy?
(a) He did not care.
(b) He was thrilled.
(c) He was not thrilled.
(d) He was unsure.

2. What happened when Frohman read the play?
(a) He hated it.
(b) He fell in love immediately.
(c) He worried about it.
(d) He regretted supporting it.

3. Barrie had a meeting with ______________ regarding the play.
(a) Thomas Hardy.
(b) Charles Frohman.
(c) Arthur Davies.
(d) George Meredith.

4. To where was the reverend transferred?
(a) Remote regions of Westmorland.
(b) The ghettos of London.
(c) Dublin, Ireland.
(d) Wales.

5. Barrie was the ____________ child to David Barrie and Margaret Ogilvy.
(a) Seventh.
(b) Fifth.
(c) Sixth.
(d) Fourth.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. James' school friend, Stuart Gordon, adopted the name "Dare Devil Dick" and Barrie was ____________.

3. Barrie named the book "The Boy Castaways of _________________ Island."

4. 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).

5. Arthur Llewelyn Davies was one of _________ sons.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Peter Llewellyn Davies' death significant?

3. Describe the first meeting of Arthur and Sylvia.

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

5. How was the summer of Michael's first birthday important?

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

7. Describe "Sentimental Tommy."

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

9. How was Margaret important to Barrie's work?

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

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