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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. Who is the leader of the pirates?
2. What problem does Peter Pan encounter when he finds his shadow?
3. What does Mrs. Darling think she sees at the window?
4. What do the Lost Boys see at the same time they spot Wendy?
5. What do the Lost Boys reveal about the reason they shot Wendy?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe Nana's role in the children's bedtime rituals.
2. What does Nana do after she is tied outside for awhile? How do the children react?
3. Why do the boys mistake Wendy for a bird? Why does someone insist that they have heard of a "Wendy bird?"
4. What do Wendy, Michael and John think of the planned trip to Neverland? Do you believe they are prepared for the reality or are they simply seeking the adventure?
5. Describe Tiger Lily and the Indian tribe she leads. Describe their first action in the play.
6. What is it that prompts Mr. Darling to force Nana outside?
7. 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?
8. How do Captain Hook's appearance and mannerisms compare to his character?
9. 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?
10. What attitude about girls does Peter Pan reveal? Why might this be the case? What does he give as an example?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe Wendy's role in the lives of John and Michael Darling. Compare that to the role she takes in the lives of the Lost Boys. What is the message about motherhood in Peter Pan?
Essay Topic 2
What is the significance of Peter Pan's shadow? What happens when he finds it? How and why is the situation resolved?
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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