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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. By whom was this organization founded in part?

2. To what was this organization dedicated?

3. News arrived that what had happened to Michael?

4. In 1916, Mary Hodgson offered her resignation. How did Barrie react?

5. What are George and Peter called to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. How were the Davies affected by Arthur's death?

2. How is Barrie now able to spend time developing a play? What is the title of this play?

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

4. What does Barrie think about Jack's engagement to Geraldine Gibb?

5. How does Chapter 13 begin?

6. What happened when James learned of his wife's relationship with Gilbert?

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

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

9. How did Arthur die?

10. What was one of the few things Mary Hodgson and Barrie had in common?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

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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