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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Jack was transferred to Portsmouth, Gerrie stayed at Adelphi Terrace with Barrie. How did Gerrie and Barrie feel about this?
(a) They only later became uncomfortable with each other.
(b) They were very comfortable around each other.
(c) Neither was comfortable with the other.
(d) They were only uncomfortable at first.

2. Why does Mary Hodgson, the family's nurse stay on?
(a) She needs work.
(b) She is in love with Barrie.
(c) She loves the boys.
(d) She is unhappy with the guardian situation.

3. Arthur had to spend time recuperating _____________ after the surgery.
(a) In a hospital.
(b) In his parents' home.
(c) In a nursing home.
(d) In his home.

4. Where was this surprise located?
(a) In Sweden.
(b) In Wales.
(c) In Switzerland.
(d) In Austria.

5. How does Chapter 11 begin?
(a) With a letter from Dolly offering her condolences.
(b) With Arthur's obituary.
(c) With a letter from Sylvia to Dolly discussing the death of Arthur and the grief experienced by the family.
(d) With Arthur's will.

6. Why did Barrie not realize his wife was having an affair?
(a) He was preoccupied with work.
(b) He did not care about her.
(c) He was ill.
(d) He was in denial.

7. It was in 1906 that Arthur was diagnosed with a sarcoma where?
(a) On his face.
(b) On his back.
(c) On his arm.
(d) On his stomach.

8. By whom was this organization founded in part?
(a) Sylvia Davies.
(b) Arthur Davies.
(c) James Barrie.
(d) Mary Ansell.

9. After many years of being excluded from Barrie's work, Mary learned to use what and was able to perform duties for her husband?
(a) A fountain pen.
(b) A typewriter.
(c) A computer.
(d) A stenography machine.

10. What are George and Peter called to do?
(a) Go to America's aid.
(b) Go to Ireland.
(c) Serve their country.
(d) Become medics.

11. Although Jack was not particularly thrilled when Barrie required the couple to wait for a year, he knew that it was something that had to be done. Why?
(a) To go against Barrie would mean there would be no help for the newlyweds.
(b) He knew he should think for awhile on his choice of brides.
(c) He needed to finish school.
(d) Gerrie needed to finish school.

12. Eventually did Barrie did support the family?
(a) Yes.
(b) Only for a short while.
(c) No.
(d) Only after many years.

13. Peter would later refer to Barrie's visits as what?
(a) Amusing business.
(b) Queer business.
(c) Rude business.
(d) Annoying business.

14. Was the Black Lake book ever incorporated into "Peter Pan?"
(a) Only much later.
(b) No.
(c) Not at first.
(d) Yes.

15. News arrived that what had happened to Michael?
(a) He had drowned in the Thames while bathing.
(b) He had run away from school.
(c) He had eloped.
(d) He had committed suicide.

Short Answer Questions

1. Barrie continued his work at the hospital known as "________ in Beds."

2. Now that Nico and Michael were both studying at Eton, Barrie spent his time developing a one-act play, titled _______________.

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

4. What happened when Gerrie became so upset?

5. Toward the end, Arthur could no longer ___________, and it seemed as if his tenuous relationship with Barrie had improved and involved into fondness.

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