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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. Since Mary and Gilbert Cannan's marriage in 1910, there had been rumors that Cannan had seduced who and got her pregnant?

2. What had Sylvia refused?

3. Chapter 13 begins with the discovery of what?

4. Where was this surprise located?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happened to Sylvia?

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

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

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

6. How does Arthur become ill?

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

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

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

10. Describe the Davies' new home.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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 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?

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