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How does Christopher react to noise?

Christopher closes his eyes and groans loudly to block out the noise, but it just keeps getting louder, and Christopher thinks that maybe the station is collapsing and he’s going to die.

Why does Christopher like murder mystery novels such as The Hound of the Baskervilles?

Christopher likes The Hound of the Baskervilles because it is a detective story with many clues and red herrings. Red herrings are plot elements that lead the reader to think the story will proceed in one direction when the story actually goes another way. Christopher identifies most with Holmes.

What is Christopher’s favorite book and why?

The Hound of the Baskervilles is Christopher’s favorite book. This Sherlock Holmes novel is about an old British family, the Baskervilles, who are haunted by a giant, murderous dog.

What does 4 red cars in a row mean to Christopher?

Good Day
Christopher takes the bus to school the next morning. They pass four red cars in a row, which means it is a “Good Day,” so Christopher decides not to be sad about Wellington anymore.

What disorder does Christopher Boone have?

autism
Its main character, and the narrator of the book, is Christopher Boone, a 15 year old with autism. Mark Haddon, the author of The Curious Incident, never lets Christopher stray from his unique interpretation of the world around him, which is what allows the readers to feel they are within his mind.

What is Christopher’s dream job?

Christopher wants to be an astronaut. He explains the many ways the job fits him: he is intelligent, he understands how machines work, and he doesn’t mind small spaces, so long as he doesn’t share them with anyone. Besides, no yellow or brown things exist on spaceships, and the stars would surround him.

How does Christopher’s mother react when she sees?

Mother frequently feels frustrated by Christopher’s behavior and by his inability to sympathize with her or understand her position on an emotional level. She finds Christopher indifferent to her needs, for instance, when she tries to explain to him that she cannot take him to Swindon for his A-level math test.

Where does Father take Christopher to Apologise for their fight?

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Question Answer
What concept does the Monty Hall problem demonstrate? Intuition can be wrong
To what does Christopher compare his memory? DVD Player
Where does Father take Christopher to apologize for their fight? Twycross Zoo
Who is Toby? Christopher’s pet rat

How does Christopher feel about lies?

Christopher explains that he cannot tell lies because telling lies is illogical. A lie, he reasons, means you say something that happened that didn’t happen, which violates logic since only one thing ever happens at a particular time and place.

Is Siobhan worried about Christopher after reading his book?

Siobhan becomes concerned about Christopher’s emotional well-being after reading his account of his conversation with Mrs. Alexander, and she asks Christopher if he feels sad. Christopher assures her he feels fine, and when Siobhan suggests his answer is less than truthful, he reasserts that he can’t tell lies.

What is Siobhan’s relationship to Chris?

Siobhan is Christopher’s teacher. Christopher talks to her about his problems and she reads the note book in which Christopher records his investigation and writes his stories. She is very encouraging and gives him advice about what he should and shouldn’t do.