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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Prologue; Chapters 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At age 18, Barrie left Dumfries Academy. What did he want to do?
(a) Return to Kirriemuir and become a writer.
(b) Move to America.
(c) Go to university.
(d) Travel the world.

2. Things changed for Barrie when in 1892, he met _______________, an actress who operated her own touring company.
(a) Margaret Smith.
(b) Sylvia Davies.
(c) Mary Ansell.
(d) Minnie Palmer.

3. What seemed to intrigue Barrie the most while at school?
(a) The theater.
(b) Music.
(c) Dance.
(d) Literature.

4. What was James' favorite comic series?
(a) Penny Dreadfuls.
(b) Max and Moritz.
(c) Ally Sloper's Half Holiday.
(d) The Yellow Kid.

5. In 1888, Barrie self published his first novel titled, __________.
(a) "Dead Until Dark."
(b) "Dead in the Family."
(c) "Dead or Alive."
(d) "Better Dead."

Short Answer Questions

1. Who helped Barrie get his first literary job?

2. James Barrie's father, David Barrie, was a ______________.

3. Perhaps the highest point at this time in Barrie's life however was the beginning of a correspondence with whom?

4. James' school friend, Stuart Gordon, adopted the name "Dare Devil Dick" and Barrie was ____________.

5. When was James Barrie born?

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