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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. What was one of the few things that seemed to console Margaret after David's death?

2. Where did Barrie meet Sylvia Llewellyn Davies?

3. The author describes the background of Arthur Davies, who was the son of Reverend who?

4. To where was the reverend transferred?

5. What was James' favorite comic series?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe "Sentimental Tommy."

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

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

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

5. How did David Barrie influence James?

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

7. Describe James Barrie's childhood.

8. Describe the first meeting of Arthur and Sylvia.

9. How was James' little sister Maggie important in his life?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Barrie had a few close friends.

Part 1) Who are four of his closest friends? Describe each of these friends. What do these people have in common with Barrie?

Part 2) How do these friends influence Barrie? How important are Barrie's friends to his life and work? Why?

Part 3) How important are your own friends and acquaintances in your own life? Why? How does this compare to Barrie?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

"Peter Pan" debuts on December 22, 1904.

Part 1) Describe the evolution of this play. What changes and additions took place? Why? What led to this play's debut?

Part 2) How was the play received? Why might it have been received in this way? How might these reviews have affected Barrie? Might these critics have changed their minds if they knew the popularity of the Peter Pan story? Explain.

Part 3) What play or film that you have recently seen will be as popular and well-known as Peter Pan? Why?

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