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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. As fond of the Llewelyn Davies family as Barrie was, he was disappointed when who did not form a friendship?

2. When was James Barrie born?

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

4. What seemed to intrigue Barrie the most while at school?

5. Why did Barrie enroll at Edinburgh University?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did David Barrie influence James?

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

3. How was James' experience at Dumfries Academy?

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

5. Describe the first meeting of Arthur and Sylvia.

6. What did Barrie think of hard work?

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

8. What did Mary Ansell soon learn about Barrie? How did this affect her?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Barrie marries Mary Ansell.

Part 1) Describe Mary. How does Barrie fall in love with her? Describe their relationship. Are you surprised by their relationship? Why or why not?

Part 2) How does their relationship come to an end? Are you surprised by this? Why or why not? Afterward, what does Barrie think of Mary? What does this reveal about him?

Part 3) Barrie became very close to Sylvia Davies. Do you believe they were in love? Why or why not?

Part 4) What did Barrie think of himself, in regard to women? Why? Do you agree with him? Why or why not? How do Barrie's relationships with women compare to your own interests in others?

Essay Topic 2

The Davies boys grow up.

Part 1) Describe the changes that take place in the lives of the Davies boys. How do these changes affect Barrie? Why do they affect him in this way?

Part 2) Does Barrie handle these changes well? Why or why not? How do you know he treated the boys as a father might treat his sons? How do they show him they care for him like a father?

Part 3) What troubles have you caused your own parents? Why? How do you also show them you appreciate what they do for you?

Essay Topic 3

James meets Sylvia Davies at a New Year's Eve dinner party.

Part 1) Describe this meeting. How is it significant? Why is the relationship between Barrie and the Davies family so important? How is it different from his other relationships? Why?

Part 2) What role do the Davies play in Barrie's attraction to them? How does his attraction affect them?

Part 3) To whom are you attracted? Why? What relationships are the most important to your life? Why?

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