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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 did Captain Hook sit on while talking with Smee?

3. What do the boys do when they hear Tinkerbell's instructions regarding Wendy?

4. What does Mrs. Darling have in a dresser drawer?

5. What is the first thing Mrs. Darling does when she sees the face at the window?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is it that prompts Mr. Darling to force Nana outside?

2. Why does Wendy get shot?

3. What attitude about girls does Peter Pan reveal? Why might this be the case? What does he give as an example?

4. 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?

5. How do Captain Hook's appearance and mannerisms compare to his character?

6. Why does Mrs. Darling believe Peter Pan continues to return to the nursery window? Why does she believe this?

7. What is Wendy's reaction when the Lost Boys beg her to be their mother?

8. What is it that saves Wendy from being killed by the arrow? What is significant about this?

9. Describe at least three things that make it evident that this story is a fairy tale.

10. What does Mr. Darling say will happen if he cannot get his tie properly tied? What does this say about his personality?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What has prompted Mrs. Darling's fear for the safety of the children? Why does she believe Peter Pan is going to return? What is the attitude of Mr. Darling regarding her fears?

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

In what ways is Mrs. Darling a stereotypical mother? In what ways is she not? How much of an impact has she had on Wendy? Is this a positive impact or a negative?

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