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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. When Jack was transferred to Portsmouth, Gerrie stayed at Adelphi Terrace with Barrie. How did Gerrie and Barrie feel about this?

2. Charles Frohman was expected to arrive in London in May, but Barrie convinced him to sail earlier. Why?

3. The Davies family had settled in comfortably to their new country home, __________ House.

4. What are George and Peter called to do?

5. Was the specialists' prognosis good?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe George's last letter to Barrie. What then happens to George?

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

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

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

6. What happened to Sylvia?

7. How does Arthur become ill?

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

9. How did Arthur die?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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