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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. How does Peter Pan discover that Wendy is not really dead from the arrow that shot her?
2. What brought the Indians to the scene?
3. What does Wendy say about Nana's barking?
4. Who accidentally rubs against Mr. Darling's pants, dirtying them?
5. Who is Captain Hook's first mate?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is Tinkerbell's immediate reaction to Wendy? Why does Tinkerbell feel this way? What does she do to keep Peter Pan and Wendy apart?
2. Describe at least three things that make it evident that this story is a fairy tale.
3. Describe Tiger Lily and the Indian tribe she leads. Describe their first action in the play.
4. What topics do the Lost Boys debate while awaiting the return of Peter Pan? Which do you feel is the most significant of the topics being discussed?
5. Why does Captain Hook want to capture Peter Pan? Why does he want to capture the Lost Boys?
6. When it seems that Peter Pan is about to leave, what action does Wendy take? Does it have the desired effect?
7. What is Wendy's reaction when the Lost Boys beg her to be their mother?
8. Describe three interesting characters introduced in this act and tell why they capture your interest.
9. What is John's reaction when Peter Pan and the Lost Boys are building a house around Wendy? What prompts this reaction? How does it compare to Peter Pan's attitude?
10. What does Peter Pan do when he cannot re-attach his shadow? Why is this out of keeping with the character he seeks to present? Why is it in keeping with the character he really is?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Compare Wendy's commitment to "play house" with the Lost Boys to Peter Pan's commitment. What separates the two? What is Wendy's reaction to her understanding of Peter Pan's level of commitment? Compare that to Peter Pan's reaction to the situation.
Essay Topic 2
Why is there constant fighting among the pirates, Indians and Lost Boys? Could some of the fighting simply be tradition?
Essay Topic 3
What is the greatest difference between Peter Pan and Wendy? Will this ever change? Why or why not?
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