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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. Are there many objections from outsiders to Barrie being the boys' guardian?

2. Arthur was how old when this happened?

3. What did Sylvia begin to draft?

4. Why did Frohman keep on with the plans?

5. It was not known if Arthur would be able to live for _______________.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Chapter 14 begin?

2. How does Chapter 13 begin?

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

4. How did Arthur die?

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

6. What does Barrie continue to do after George and Frohman's deaths?

7. How did Michael and Nico feel about school?

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

9. What benefits exist in the relationship between Mary and Cannan?

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

Michael is the subject of much of the epilogue.

Part 1) Who is Michael? Why is he important in Barrie's life? Why is he the main subject of the epilogue? Was he more important than others in Barrie's life? Why or why not?

Part 2) What else is included in the epilogue? Why? How does this help to bring the book to a conclusion? Is this a good way to end the book? Why or why not?

Part 3) What can you, as the reader, take away from this book? What can be learned from Barrie's life and work?

Essay Topic 2

Barrie loved theater and literature.

Part 1) Describe his first theater and literature experiences. How did his family encourage these interests? Why did this interest continue throughout his life?

Part 2) How was his personality suited for these interests? How did these interests influence his entire life?

Part 3) What interests do you have? How have you come to have these interests? How do they influence your life?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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