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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. Mary also joined the party along with ______________, a man with whom Mary was becoming infatuated.

2. What had Sylvia refused?

3. Why did Barrie not realize his wife was having an affair?

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

5. When did the Lusitania sink?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Barrie think of Mary and Cannan at this time?

2. How did Michael and Nico feel about school?

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

4. How did Barrie surprise the Davies after the summer of 1908?

5. Describe the Davies' new home.

6. What takes place between Mary and Gilbert Cannan?

7. Why did Barrie not realize what was going on between Mary and Gilbert?

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

9. How does Arthur become ill?

10. Was the 25 miles Arthur put between Barrie and Egerton House enough? Why or why not?

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

Mary has an affair with Gilbert Cannan.

Part 1) Describe this affair. Why does it take place? Could this have been predicted? Why or why not? Why does it take Barrie so long to realize it? What does this reveal about him and Mary?

Part 2) Does this affair affect your opinion of Mary or Barrie? Why or why not? Are you surprised when her relationship with Cannan ends? Why or why not?

Part 3) How difficult is marriage today? Why? Does it seem that marriage has grown more difficult over time? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

James' years at Dumfries Academy were some of the happiest in his life.

Part 1) Describe these years. Why were they the happiest in his life? Describe his personality at this time. How does this reflect his enjoyment at school?

Part 2) What role did this school play in his development as a writer? How did his experiences at Edinburgh University compare to these early school years? How were his college years also important?

Part 3) Describe your own school experiences. How do they impact your life? How do they compare to James' school experiences?

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