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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 realize about Tinkerbells' situation after she saves him from the poison?
2. What do the little boys say they want to do after Peter Pan returns to their home?
3. What proof are children asked to give that they believe in fairies?
4. How does Captain Hook lure Wendy and the boys from their hiding place?
5. What does Peter Pan do with the eggs he removes from a bird's nest?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the lengths to which Wendy takes her role as mother to the lost boys.
2. Why did Captain Hook put poison in the glass of water in Peter Pan's house? What does this say about Captain Hook's character?
3. Compare the role Wendy accepts to the role Peter Pan seems to want for himself. What is it about the situation that leaves both feeling that the other is not living up to expectations? What are their reactions?
4. How is Tinkerbell saved?
5. How does Peter arm the Lost Boys? How does he hide on deck?
6. Compare Peter Pan's commitment to the life he has chosen in Neverland to that of the boys. Compare Peter Pan's commitment to this life to that of his role as "father" of the boys.
7. Does Peter Pan seem to realize the level of Tinkerbell's devotion after she drinks the poison? Why or why not?
8. What happens to memories of parents once a child reaches Neverland? What sparks memories in Wendy, John and Michael?
9. What is John's reaction to Peter's arrival with the imaginary tigers he captured? What conflict could be brewing between John and Peter and why?
10. What noise does Peter Pan make upon killing the first pirate who enters Captain Hook's quarters? What does Captain Hook then call him?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
How does Peter Pan say fairies are born and die? How is Tinkerbell's life put in danger? What is the result of that situation? Why does the audience become involved in the story?
Essay Topic 2
What is Marooner's Rock? What happens to Peter Pan and Wendy there?
Essay Topic 3
What is the significance of having a sheepdog play the role of nursemaid to the children? What is the attitude of Mrs. Darling toward Nana? Contrast that to the attitude of Mr. Darling. Would Mr. Darling's attitude have been different if Nana were human? Why or why not?
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