Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
Directions: Read Chapters 2-83 (up to pg. 50) by Monday November 24.
Answer these questions on a separate piece of paper in complete sentences.
Chapter 7
- Can you make an interpretation of the passage that Christopher quotes form a “proper novel”?
- What appeals to Christopher about detective stories? Can you explain why?
Chapter 11
- Comment on the sort of minute detail that Christopher notices. Give an example.
- What effect does the policeman’s questions have on Christopher and why? How does Christopher try to find safety?
Chapter 13
- Why are there no jokes in this book according to Christopher? Do you find the novel funny?
Chapter 17
- Why does Christopher feel calmer even though the police officer says he’s under arrest?
- Why does Christopher find scientific facts (e.g. about the galaxy) reassuring?
Chapter 19
- How are prime numbers like life according to Christopher?
Chapter 29
- Why does Christopher find people confusing ?
- Why does Christopher find metaphors confusing?
- Why does Christopher say the word metaphor is itself confusing?
- Why doesn’t Christopher like his name?
Chapter 31
- Why doesn’t Christopher find similes as confusing as metaphors?
Chapter 37
- Christopher always tells the truth; why doesn’t he ever lie?
Chapter 47
- How does Christopher explain the link between seeing red cars and having a good day?
Chapter 59
- How does Christopher justify his investigation into how Wellington died, even his father told him to stay out of other people’s business?
- What character qualities does Christopher possess that would make him a good detective?
Chapter 67
- Why doesn’t Christopher like chatting?
- How does Christopher work out who his prime suspect is?
Chapter 83
- What makes Christopher think he would be a good astronaut?
- What does Christopher discover about Mr. Shears from Mrs. Alexander?