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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time

Mark Haddon

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Character Analysis Quiz

Further Study Character Analysis Quiz

1 of 5
Which advantage and disadvantage does Christopher's condition cause him?

A talent for math, but an inability to function socially
Tremendous social skills, but an inability to perform academically
The ability to communicate with animals, but an inability to communicate with people
Academic talent, but an inability to understand spatial relations

2 of 5
What is the most prominent feature of Christopher's thinking?

A tendency to mistrust strangers
An "either/or" mentality
An inability to understand adult relationships
A desire for social acceptance at any cost

3 of 5
Why doesn't Christopher write about his condition?

Because he doesn't think anyone will ever read his book
Because his dad has forbade Christopher from mentioning autism in his book
Because he isn't sure what his condition is called
Because it's the reality in which he lives, and therefore not worth describing

4 of 5
Which character doesn't articulate his or her problems?

Eileen Shears
Roger Shears
Ed Boone
Reverend Peters

5 of 5
Which characteristics best describe Christopher's mother?

Impatient, dreamy, selfless
Dreamy, loving, independent
Determined, ironic, detached
Sentimental, loving, depressed

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