The Curious Incident Study Notes
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The Curious Incident Study Notes

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Why does Christopher trust his dog more than people?

  • People lie
  • The dog is always honest (correct)
  • The dog is smart
  • People are unpredictable
  • What reason does Christopher give for wanting to solve the mystery of the dead dog?

  • He wants to be like Sherlock Holmes (correct)
  • He wants to prove his intelligence
  • He wants to make friends
  • He loves dogs
  • What does Christopher enjoy about detective stories?

  • The action
  • The characters
  • The logic and problem-solving (correct)
  • The emotions
  • How does Christopher keep track of time?

    <p>By following routines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Christopher's father show him love?

    <p>They hold up opposite hands and make their fingers and thumbs touch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Christopher decide to do after finding the dead dog?

    <p>Investigate who killed the dog</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Christopher not like talking to strangers?

    <p>He finds it difficult</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Christopher feel when people shout at him?

    <p>Confused</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Christopher carry with him to stay calm?

    <p>A math book</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Christopher compare his mind to?

    <p>A computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Christopher prefer facts to emotions?

    <p>Facts are easier to understand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is Siobhan?

    <p>His teacher</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Siobhan play an important role in Christopher's life?

    <p>She teaches him how to understand people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Study Notes

    • Author: Mark Haddon
    • Chapter 2: Christopher finds a dead dog in his neighbor's garden.
    • Chapter 3: Christopher decides to investigate the dog's death.
    • Chapter 5: Christopher avoids talking to strangers due to his difficulties with social interaction.
    • Chapter 7: Christopher compares his mind to a computer.
    • Chapter 7: Christopher enjoys prime numbers because they resemble puzzles to him.
    • Chapter 11: Siobhan is Christopher's teacher who helps him understand social dynamics.
    • Chapter 13: Christopher's favorite subject is math.
    • Chapter 17: Christopher experiences fear and panic when touched.
    • Chapter 19: Christopher feels more comfortable trusting his dog because dogs are consistent and honest.
    • Chapter 23: Christopher enjoys the logic and problem-solving aspects of detective stories.
    • Chapter 29: Christopher finds time to be complex and difficult to grasp.
    • Chapter 31: Christopher and his father express their love through a unique hand gesture involving touching fingers and thumbs.

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    Dive into the key themes and chapters of 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time' by Mark Haddon. This quiz focuses on Christopher's experiences, his relationships, and his unique perspective on the world. Test your understanding of the pivotal moments in the story and the character's development.

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