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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. Barrie dreamed of becoming what?
(a) A ladies man.
(b) A father.
(c) An actor.
(d) A politician.

2. Sylvia had begun to earn money by working for whom?
(a) A famous shoemaker.
(b) A famous dressmaker.
(c) A famous hatmaker.
(d) A famous tailor.

3. How did Frohman take on the play?
(a) After much deliberation.
(b) After a workshop performance of the play.
(c) Sight unseen.
(d) After reading through the play.

4. Barrie had been working on the production of "The Wedding Guest," an Ibsen-like play that was ____________ the light hearted comedy, "The Little Minister."
(a) Nothing like.
(b) Almost like.
(c) Just like.
(d) Similar to.

5. James Barrie's father, David Barrie, was a ______________.
(a) Weaver.
(b) Miner.
(c) Farmer.
(d) Painter.

Short Answer Questions

1. One friend, six-year-old Margaret Henley, can be credited with creating what name?

2. In 1888, Barrie self published his first novel titled, __________.

3. Barrie had a meeting with ______________ regarding the play.

4. The first draft of the play, "Peter Pan," was finished ____________.

5. What was James' favorite comic series?

Short Essay Questions

1. How was James' experience at Dumfries Academy?

2. Why might the Davies brothers begin to hate their association with Peter Pan?

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

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

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

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

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

8. Describe James Barrie's childhood.

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

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

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