The Curious Incident

What does Christopher, through his detective work, learn about the fork that killed Wellington?

• The fork belonged to Mrs. Alexander.

• The fork belonged to Siobhan.

• The fork was bought at the local store.

• The fork belonged to Mrs. Shears.

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How does Christopher justify telling a “white lie”?

• He says that almost everything you say is considered a “white lie” because almost everything we say is not made up of all the truth.

• He says that "white lies" are not considered to be actual lies at all.

• Christopher tells lies every day. Telling a "white lie" is no problem for him.

• None of the above.

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Why doesn’t father want Christopher to talk about Mr. Shears?

• He says that Mr. Shears is old and shouldn't be bothered.

• Father says that Mr. Shears is an honest person.

• He says that Mr. Shears is loved by everyone.

• He says that Mr. Shears is evil.

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What does Christopher find in Mrs. Shears' garden?

• A broken window

• Wellington's body

• A lost cat

• A hidden letter

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Why is the character of Wellington important to the story?

• Wellington is Christopher’s best friend

• Wellington’s death is the central mystery

• Wellington is a metaphor for Christopher’s struggles

• Wellington represents hope

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What is Christopher's main goal throughout the chapters?

• To find his mother

• To become a detective

• To solve the mystery of Wellington’s death

• To write a book

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What is the significance of the chapters being numbered with prime numbers?

• It reflects Christopher's love for order

• It represents Christopher's love for math and logic

• It signifies randomness and chaos

• It is a clue to the mystery

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How does Christopher react when he is touched by strangers?

• He remains calm

• He gets angry and aggressive

• He shuts down and becomes unresponsive

• He cries

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What type of book is The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time?

• Mystery

• Science fiction

• Biography

• Historical fiction

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What is Christopher's relationship with his father like?

• They are very close

• They often argue

• They have a distant relationship

• They communicate through letters

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