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

2. Chapter 4 begins with the author speaking about the ___________ family who was, in fact, based on the family of Arthur and Sylvia Llewelyn Davies, parents to George and Jack.

3. Barrie was the ____________ child to David Barrie and Margaret Ogilvy.

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

5. Barrie wrote about Peter, who still had the ability to fly because of what reason?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Where did Mary and James find a country home?

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

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

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

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

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

8. How did the theater influence Barrie early on?

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

10. How did David Barrie influence James?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Barrie loved hard work.

Part 1) How does his life reflect this love? Why does he love hard work? How did he benefit from hard work? How was it also detrimental?

Part 2) Do you love hard work? Why or why not? How do your thoughts about work compare to those of James?

Part 3) How is hard work important to American culture? Why is it important? How does it affect us as Americans?

Essay Topic 2

Both Arthur and Sylvia die.

Part 1) Describe the events leading up their deaths. How do these death compare to each other? Is this surprising? Why or why not?

Part 2) How does their relationship with Barrie become important at this point? How significant is his role in their family's life? How does this seem to affect Barrie?

Part 3) If your parents were to die, who would be important in your life? Why? How would these people help you cope with this tragedy?

Essay Topic 3

Barrie was inspired by children.

Part 1) Describe Barrie's interest in children. Why does he like children so much? How does his past influence this?

Part 2) How are these children important to his life and work? How is Barrie also important to these children? How does his relationship with children affect his relationships with adults?

Part 3) What are your feelings about children? Why? Who inspires you? Why? How do these people compare to Barrie's inspirations?

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