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James Barrie And Peter Pan Trivia Quiz

This quiz is on the life of Sir James Barrie. There are a few questions on his most famous character, Peter Pan.

A multiple-choice quiz by LindaC007. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
LindaC007

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
58,609

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
560

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 15

1. What do James Barrie and Kenneth Grahame, the author of 'The Wind in the Willows', have in common? Hint

They illustrated their books themselves

Barrie and Grahame were both knighted

Both were newspaper men

Both men were born in Scotland

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Question 2 of 15

2. When was James Barrie born? Hint

May 9, 1860

Sept. 11, 1856

Mar. 19, 1867

June 4, 1871

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Question 3 of 15

3. True or false? Barrie was an only child?

True

False

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Question 4 of 15

4. What tragedy had a great influence on Barrie's childhood? Hint

The death of his brother

The death of his grandfather

His mother abandoning him

His abusive, alcoholic father

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Question 5 of 15

5. Which statement best describes Barrie? Hint

He was very tall and emaciated in appearance.

He was very heavy and possessed a loud, jolly laugh.

He was a small, slightly built man with a thin, high-pitched voice.

He was a handsome, well built ladies' man.

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Question 6 of 15

6. Barrie graduated from which university? Hint

St. Andrews

Edinburgh University

Oxford

Strathclyde

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Question 7 of 15

7. What did Barrie do for a living before he became a successful playwright? Hint

Wrote lead articles for newspapers

Worked in the family's weaving business

Taught literature at St. Andrews

Worked as his brother's secretary

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Question 8 of 15

8. What was his wife's occupation before their marriage? Hint

Opera singer

Actress

Barrie's secretary

Nurse

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Question 9 of 15

9. True or false. His marriage to Mary lasted until his death?

True

False

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Question 10 of 15

10. What novel first introduced the character Peter Pan? Hint

The Little White Bird

Return To Neverland

Peter Pan In Kensington Gardens

Peter And Wendy

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Question 11 of 15

11. Barrie based the Darling's nursemaid Nana on which of the following? Hint

His old nanny, 'Nana'

His dog

His wife, Mary

His mother, Margaret

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Question 12 of 15

12. What was the opening date of the play 'Peter Pan'? Hint

Dec. 15, 1902

Dec. 27, 1904

Dec. 24, 1906

Dec. 1, 1911

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Question 13 of 15

13. Was the character Peter Pan modelled on an actual child or children?

Yes

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Question 14 of 15

14. When was the first full-scale musical verison of 'Peter Pan' brought to Broadway? Hint

1957

1962

1954

1950

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Question 15 of 15

15. Just before Barrie's death in 1937, where did he will the proceeds of his copyrights on Peter Pan? Hint

Great Ormond Street Hospital for sick children

Edinburgh University

Brother's grandchildren

National Trust

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What do James Barrie and Kenneth Grahame, the author of 'The Wind in the Willows', have in common?

Answer: Both men were born in Scotland

Both men were born in Scotland. Barrie was born in Kirriemur, and Grahame was born in Edinburgh.

2. When was James Barrie born?

Answer: May 9, 1860

His parents were David and Margaret (Oglivy) Barrie. He was a successful weaver, and she devoted herself to family life. His mother was a religious woman who always took the children to church.

3. True or false? Barrie was an only child?

Answer: False

James Barrie came from a very large family. He had three brothers and seven sisters.

4. What tragedy had a great influence on Barrie's childhood?

Answer: The death of his brother

When Barrie was six years old, his older brother David, died in a skating accident. His mother was so grief stricken, that James began to imitate David's mannerisms and speech for years afterwards.

5. Which statement best describes Barrie?

Answer: He was a small, slightly built man with a thin, high-pitched voice.

Barrie was a slight man who stood barely five feet tall. He had a thin, high-pitched laugh. His appearance has been called childlike.

6. Barrie graduated from which university?

Answer: Edinburgh University

He attended Edinburgh University from 1878-1882, when he graduated with a master's degree in English. He served as Chancellor from 1930-1937.

7. What did Barrie do for a living before he became a successful playwright?

Answer: Wrote lead articles for newspapers

Barrie's articles were much in demand. He wrote for the Nottingham Journal and St. James' Gazette of London, to name two.

8. What was his wife's occupation before their marriage?

Answer: Actress

Barrie was shy and awkward around women putting them on pedestals, which was probably a product of his times. But he fell in love with Mary Ansell, a beautiful actress who appeared in his early plays. In 1894 Barrie came down with a severe case of pneumonia. Mary nursed him back to health, and the couple decided to wed.

9. True or false. His marriage to Mary lasted until his death?

Answer: False

Mary Barrie fell in love with a young writer named Gilbert Cannan and asked Barrie for a divorce. He divorced her in 1902.

10. What novel first introduced the character Peter Pan?

Answer: The Little White Bird

Peter Pan was introduced in 'The Little White Bird' (1902). The character was so popular Barrie wrote the play 'Peter Pan' which was produced in 1902. The play was such a tremendous hit that he wrote two more Pan books, one in 1906, and one in 1911. 'Return To Neverland' was made up by me.

11. Barrie based the Darling's nursemaid Nana on which of the following?

Answer: His dog

On his wedding trip to Switzerland Barrie bought a St. Bernard puppy. While walking his dog in Kensington Gardens, he met Arthur and Sylvia Llewelyn-Davies and their four sons. The boys played with the dog, and the family became friends with Barrie. Barrie told stories to the boys making up adventures about the children themselves.

These adventures are the basis of Barrie's works about Peter Pan, all because he took his puppy to the park!

12. What was the opening date of the play 'Peter Pan'?

Answer: Dec. 27, 1904

'Peter Pan' was first performed in London at the Duke of York's Theatre. It was an instant success. Actress Nina Bouclcault was the first stage Peter Pan.

13. Was the character Peter Pan modelled on an actual child or children?

Answer: Yes

Peter Pan was described by Barrie as an amalgamation of the five children of Arthur and Sylvia Llewelyn-Davies. He was named after Peter Llewelyn-Davies, and his character was said to most resemble Michael, the fourth of the five brothers. On the death of both of their parents, Barrie was made guardian to Peter and his brothers.

14. When was the first full-scale musical verison of 'Peter Pan' brought to Broadway?

Answer: 1954

The first full-scale musical 'Peter Pan' on Broadway started in 1954. It starred actress Mary Martin. She is still my favorite actress to play the part.

15. Just before Barrie's death in 1937, where did he will the proceeds of his copyrights on Peter Pan?

Answer: Great Ormond Street Hospital for sick children

Before his death in London on June 19, 1937, Sir James Barrie willed the Great Ormond Street Hospital his proceeds from the Peter Pan copyright. So far the hospital has received millions from this generous bequest.

Source: Author LindaC007

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