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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 17, how tall was Barrie?
(a) Six feet.
(b) Five feet.
(c) Five feet ten inches.
(d) Five feet eight inches.

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

3. How did Davies die in 1960?
(a) He overdosed.
(b) He stepped in front of an oncoming train.
(c) He jumped off a bridge.
(d) He died from cancer.

4. After seeing "Bandalero the Bandit", the clergyman denounced the play in a local newspaper, referring to it as grossly immoral. How did Barrie feel about this?
(a) Embarassed.
(b) Delighted.
(c) Surprised.
(d) Angry.

5. When was James Barrie born?
(a) June 9, 1860.
(b) July 9, 1860.
(c) May 9, 1860.
(d) April 9, 1860.

Short Answer Questions

1. Edinburgh turned out to be the ______________ years of Barrie's life.

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

3. In 1882, Barrie returned to Kirriemuir with his _______ degree.

4. Barrie dreamed of becoming what?

5. It was obvious that Barrie was much more at home with ______________.

(see the answer key)

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