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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 Jack was transferred to Portsmouth, Gerrie stayed at Adelphi Terrace with Barrie. How did Gerrie and Barrie feel about this?
(a) Neither was comfortable with the other.
(b) They were very comfortable around each other.
(c) They were only uncomfortable at first.
(d) They only later became uncomfortable with each other.

2. There were only two choices regarding the boys: _______________ or allow Barrie to become their guardian.
(a) Divide the boys up among relatives.
(b) Place the boys in foster care.
(c) Send the boys to school.
(d) Put the boys in an orphanage.

3. Who did Barrie support?
(a) Several elderly actors.
(b) Several elderly writers.
(c) Several fledgling actors.
(d) Several fledgling writers.

4. Where would the Barries soon end up?
(a) In a theater production.
(b) In church.
(c) In divorce court.
(d) In counseling.

5. Eventually did Barrie did support the family?
(a) Only for a short while.
(b) No.
(c) Only after many years.
(d) Yes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Now that Nico and Michael were both studying at Eton, Barrie spent his time developing a one-act play, titled _______________.

2. What are George and Peter called to do?

3. Barrie had been unable to spend much time with Sylvia and the boys in the summer of 1908 but surprised them with what?

4. Arthur had to spend time recuperating _____________ after the surgery.

5. Are the boys happy with the guardianship arrangement?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Arthur become ill?

2. How did Arthur die?

3. How did Frohman's agreement to change his travel plans prove to be fatal?

4. What does Barrie learn about Mary and Gilbert's marriage?

5. What does Barrie continue to do after George and Frohman's deaths?

6. Describe George's last letter to Barrie. What then happens to George?

7. What takes place between Mary and Gilbert Cannan?

8. How does Chapter 13 begin?

9. Why does Charles Frohman plan to leave earlier for London?

10. How did Arthur's recuperation in a nursing home affect Barrie?

(see the answer keys)

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