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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Peter Pan forget to do so that the three Darling children can fly?
2. What did Captain Hook believe he was sitting on?
3. What instruction does Tinkerbell yell out to the boys?
4. What action does Mrs. Darling promise the children will keep them from harm?
5. What problem does Peter Pan encounter when he finds his shadow?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why do the boys mistake Wendy for a bird? Why does someone insist that they have heard of a "Wendy bird?"
2. What is Wendy's reaction when the Lost Boys beg her to be their mother?
3. Describe the relationship between the pirates, the Indians and the Lost Boys.
4. Describe three interesting characters introduced in this act and tell why they capture your interest.
5. Describe Tiger Lily and the Indian tribe she leads. Describe their first action in the play.
6. What does Peter Pan reveal about his reason for visiting Wendy so often? What does he say is his favorite story? What does this choice say about Peter Pan?
7. Describe Nana's role in the children's bedtime rituals.
8. How do Captain Hook's appearance and mannerisms compare to his character?
9. What does Mrs. Darling have hidden away in a dresser drawer? Where did she get it? Why does it cause her worry?
10. What is it that saves Wendy from being killed by the arrow? What is significant about this?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What is the significance of the medicine that prompts the argument in the nursery? Compare that to the second time medicine becomes important in the story. What is the significance of the fact that Peter Pan takes time to take the medicine Wendy left for him?
Essay Topic 2
Describe the stage directions used in this play. What is their main purpose? Give three examples to support your claim.
Essay Topic 3
Why does Peter Pan go to Neverland? Why does he want to remain there? What does this say about his character?
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