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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
Mark Haddon
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Chapters 2-41
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Chapters 103-109
Chapters 113-137
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Chapter 233
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Christopher John Francis Boone
Christopher’s father (Ed Boone)
Christopher’s mother (Judy Boone)
Mrs. Shears
Siobhan
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Chapters 67–73
Chapters 79–89
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Chapters 139–151
Chapters 157–163
Chapters 167–179
Chapters 181–199
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Chapter 233
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Christopher’s father (Ed Boone)
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and Autism
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Summary of Pages 1-21 (Chapters 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 29, 31, 37, and 41)
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Summary of Pages 200-221 (Chapter 233)
Summary of Pages 21-50 (Chapters 43, 47, 53, 59, 61)
Summary of Pages 34-48 (Chapters 67, 71, 73)
Summary of Pages 48-53 (Chapters 79, 83, 89)
Summary of Pages 53-65 (Chapters 97, 101)
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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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