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2 James Barrie quizzes and 25 James Barrie trivia questions.
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  In Search of Peter Pan   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
J. M. Barrie wrote the magical story about "Peter Pan", the young boy who did not want to grow up. How much do you know about this very talented children's author?
Average, 10 Qns, Plodd, Jul 19 13
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  James Barrie And Peter Pan    
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 15 Qns
This quiz is on the life of Sir James Barrie. There are a few questions on his most famous character, Peter Pan.
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James Barrie Trivia Questions
1. What do James Barrie and Kenneth Grahame, the author of 'The Wind in the Willows', have in common?

From Quiz James Barrie And Peter Pan

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. "To die will be an awfully big adventure." Although J. M. Barrie did not write "Peter Pan" until adulthood, a major event happened when he was six years old that greatly influenced his notion of living young forever. What was this event?

From Quiz In Search of Peter Pan

Answer: The death of his older brother, David

When he was six years old, his 13 year old brother, David, died in a skating accident. His mother was devastated as David had been her favourite, and so young Barrie assumed the role of his elder sibling by wearing his clothes. Although dead, his mother had some consolation from knowing that, in her eyes, her son David was going to stay young forever.

3. When was James Barrie born?

From Quiz James Barrie And Peter Pan

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.

4. "Oh, the cleverness of me!" J. M. Barrie wanted to become an author when he left school but was persuaded against this by his family. Instead, he attended university and then became what?

From Quiz In Search of Peter Pan

Answer: Journalist

J. M. Barrie attended Edinburgh University where he wrote items for a local newspaper. After leaving university, he took a job for 18 months as a journalist for a newspaper in Nottingham, and it was there that he started writing plays for the theatre.

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

From Quiz James Barrie And Peter Pan

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.

6. "Do you know," Peter asked, "why swallows build in the eaves of houses? It is to listen to the stories." Peter Pan first appeared in which J. M. Barrie novel published in 1902?

From Quiz In Search of Peter Pan

Answer: The Little White Bird

"The Little White Bird" was a collection of 26 short stories including "The Little Nursery Governess", "The Runaway Perambulator", "The Thrush's Nest" and "Peter Pan". The stories were filled with fantasy and included the characters, six year old David, four year old Maimie, Porthos the St Bernard dog, and a young boy who flew and cavorted with fairies. Peter Pan himself!

7. Which statement best describes Barrie?

From Quiz James Barrie And Peter Pan

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.

8. "All children, except one, grow up." J. M. Barrie had a wide circle of friends and it was these that joined him playing games of cricket. What was his cricket team called?

From Quiz In Search of Peter Pan

Answer: Allahakbarries

J. M. Barrie loved to put pen to paper, but another love he had was playing cricket. The Allahakbarries was active for 23 years from 1890 to 1913. Some of his friends included Arthur Conan Doyle, H. G. Wells, Jerome K. Jerome, A. A. Milne and G. K. Chesterton. Barrie believed that the term "Allah akbar" meant "Heaven help us", when it actually means "God is great".

9. Barrie graduated from which university?

From Quiz James Barrie And Peter Pan

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.

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

From Quiz James Barrie And Peter Pan

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.

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

From Quiz James Barrie And Peter Pan

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.

12. "Every time a child says, 'I don't believe in fairies', there is a fairy somewhere that falls down dead." What did J. M. Barrie die from?

From Quiz In Search of Peter Pan

Answer: Pneumonia

J. M. Barrie died from pneumonia on the 19th June, 1937. His legacy lives on through children worldwide who have read his books and seen his plays, and through adults who perhaps, maybe, secretly yearn to re-visit their childhood. After he died, the copyright to his "Peter Pan" works was given to the Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital in London.

13. What novel first introduced the character Peter Pan?

From Quiz James Barrie And 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.

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

From Quiz James Barrie And 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.

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

From Quiz James Barrie And Peter Pan

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.

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

From Quiz James Barrie And 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.

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