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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. It was in 1906 that Arthur was diagnosed with a sarcoma where?

2. At this time, how much had Barrie earned from Peter Pan?

3. One of the last letters Barrie received from George was one telling his surrogate father to do what?

4. Jack had not consulted with Barrie before the proposal and expected that his guardian would ______________ the newly engaged.

5. Barrie continues to take Nico and Michael to _________________ for their annual fishing holiday.

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Arthur die?

2. What takes place between Mary and Gilbert Cannan?

3. How did Michael and Nico feel about school?

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

5. Describe the Davies' new home.

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

7. How does Chapter 14 begin?

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

9. Why does Charles Frohman plan to leave earlier for London?

10. How does Arthur become ill?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Barrie was rewarded for his work.

Part 1) How was he rewarded? Why was he rewarded? How might he have felt about being rewarded? Why?

Part 2) What is ironic about his recognition from Edinburgh University? How might he have felt about this recognition? What does all of this recognition reinforce about Barrie and his work?

Part 3) How have you been recognized in your own life? How did this recognition affect you? How important is it to be recognized for one's work? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

James Barrie was born in Scotland.

Part 1) Describe his family life in Scotland. How did his family and upbringing influence him throughout his life?

Part 2) What is one event from Barrie's childhood that is significant throughout the rest of his life? Why? How different might he have been if this had not occurred?

Part 3) What event is most significant in your own life? Why?

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