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Thursday, June 10, 2010

Basic Questions On The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time

1.  Christopher does not feel for and relate to others who care for him in the same way as normal-functioning teenagers. Discuss with close reference.

2.  “Christopher is impressive in many ways, yet occasionally he is unpredictable.” In what ways is this aspect of his character an important feature in the novel?

3.  Christopher fears but despises the world of normal people.  In what ways does he earn your sympathy on this count? 

4.  Christopher does not usually interact with people in the ways most people would. Describe and explain how the author, Mark Haddon, makes this obvious to you in any three incidents which you consider as significant in the novel. [SHSS Sec 3NA EOY 2008]

5.  What is your opinion of Christopher’s mother and of her relationship with Christopher? Support your answer with close reference to the novel. [SHSS Sec 3NA EOY 2008]

6.  Christopher values logical reasoning over feelings and intuition.  How has this affected his relationship with others in the story?

7. Discuss the habits, beliefs and thoughts which best define and explain the character of Christopher Boone, making him the unique young person that he is. [SHSS 3NA MYE 2008]

8. “Christopher is the main cause of the breakup between Father and Mother.” Discuss with close reference to the text. [SHSS 3NA MYE 2008]

9.  Christopher’s Asperger Syndrome proves a challenge for him to relate to others in society. Discuss the challenges he faces when he comes into contact with other people and how he overcomes them. [SHSS 3E MYE 2009]

10. “Ed Boone is a good father who happens to have mishandled his relationship with his son, Christopher.” Explain how the father-son relationship which has begun strongly leads eventually to Christopher’s fear and loss of trust in his father, with close reference to the novel. [SHSS MYE 4NA 2009]

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