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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Barrie was surprised when Jack announced his engagement to __________________, the daughter of a Scots banker.
(a) Gabriella "Gerrie" Gibb.
(b) Angelica "Gerrie" Gibb.
(c) Geraldine "Gerrie" Gibb.
(d) Gertrude "Gerrie" Gibb.

2. It seemed that Mary had rethought her resignation. Mary adjusted herself to the situation, and Barrie put a plan into action that would guarantee Mary's resignation. What was this plan?
(a) Barrie put Gerrie in charge of house at Campden Hill Square.
(b) Barrie placed her in a home down the street.
(c) Barrie gave her more work to do.
(d) Barrie lowered her salary.

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

4. Why did Frohman keep on with the plans?
(a) He did not believe Ethel.
(b) He wanted to return to Europe.
(c) He had given his word to Barrie.
(d) He wanted to die.

5. Shortly before Froham sailed on the Lusitania, who begged him not to sail due to threats of possible attack from German U-boats?
(a) Ethel Merman
(b) Ethel Waters.
(c) Ethel Barrymore.
(d) Ethel Kennedy.

6. Are there many objections from outsiders to Barrie being the boys' guardian?
(a) Only a few.
(b) Only one.
(c) No.
(d) Yes.

7. Where would the Barries soon end up?
(a) In church.
(b) In counseling.
(c) In a theater production.
(d) In divorce court.

8. When Arthur died there was little __________ left.
(a) Happiness.
(b) Food.
(c) Money.
(d) Hope.

9. Since Mary and Gilbert Cannan's marriage in 1910, there had been rumors that Cannan had seduced who and got her pregnant?
(a) Mary's sister.
(b) The maid.
(c) The nanny.
(d) Neighbor's daughter.

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

11. What did Sylvia begin to draft?
(a) A will.
(b) A play.
(c) A poem.
(d) A letter.

12. One of the last letters Barrie received from George was one telling his surrogate father to do what?
(a) Bring him home.
(b) Not forget him.
(c) Not fear for his safety.
(d) Save him.

13. In 1916, Mary Hodgson offered her resignation. How did Barrie react?
(a) He was sad.
(b) He was angry.
(c) He was surprised.
(d) He was worried.

14. He often referred to Mary as what?
(a) A hot mess.
(b) A disaster.
(c) Perfection.
(d) A sad loss.

15. Should it have come as a surprise when it was discovered that Mary was having an affair?
(a) Most likely.
(b) Yes.
(c) No.
(d) Probably.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mary's lover was appointed to ______________.

2. What happened to Sylvia?

3. Whenever anyone asked Barrie about the divorce, what would he do?

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

5. To where did Barrie donate money at this time?

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