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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 do the boys decide they must do to protect Wendy?

2. Why is Captain Hook so anxious to catch Peter Pan?

3. Why does Captain Hook want to catch the Lost Boys?

4. What do the Indians plan to do if they catch the pirates?

5. How are they going to travel to Neverland?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

3. Describe the argument between Mr. Darling and the boys regarding their nightly medicine.

4. Describe Nana's role in the children's bedtime rituals.

5. Describe the relationship between the pirates, the Indians and the Lost Boys.

6. Why does Captain Hook want to capture Peter Pan? Why does he want to capture the Lost Boys?

7. Describe three interesting characters introduced in this act and tell why they capture your interest.

8. What happened to Captain Hook's hand? What long-term problem has that created for the Captain?

9. What, besides Captain Hook's hand, has the crocodile swallowed? What does this have to do with Captain Hook's greatest fear?

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Neverland and its inhabitants.

Essay Topic 2

Why does Peter Pan go to Neverland? Why does he want to remain there? What does this say about his character?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the ongoing conflict in this story regarding gender.

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