The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo g, t
• Leerjaar 4

Summary and analysis

Today's lesson:

- Discuss the book

- Quiz questions

- Open ended questions

Hoe ziet het SE er uit?

24 meerkeuzevragen over het boek in het Engels.

Gaat over feitelijke gebeurtenissen, 

6 open vragen over het boek in het Nederlands.

Zijn meer inzichtelijke vragen: leg uit dat ... .

I have read the book

1. Yes
2. No

What did you
think of the book?
(one word)

What is the name of the main character in the book?

Book: Part 1

Finding Wellington

Writing of the book

The investigation

Father's reaction

Good days and bad days

Which colors does Christopher dislike?

1. Red and blue
2. Pink and purple
3. Yellow and brown
4. Green and black

Why does the police officer arrest Christopher at the murder scene?

1. Christopher hits the police officer
2. Christopher is trespassing on Mrs. Shears’s property
3. Christopher has been reported missing
4. Christopher is a suspect in the crime

What does Christopher confess after finding Wellington?

1. He wishes he didn't have to interact with people.
2. He found Wellington's dead body strangely thrilling.
3. He detests his father and mother.
4. He can't determine emotions from faces.

What happens when Christopher is touched or shouted at?

1. He shuts down and tries to block out sound.
2. He attacks the person who touched him or shouted at him.
3. He cries, rolling himself into a ball and sobbing.
4. He runs away, waving his arms and screaming.

What kind of day will it be if Christopher sees four yellow cars in a row?

1. Good day
2. Super good day
3. Snow day
4. Black day

Which test does Christopher want to be the first at his school to take?

1. Swim the English Channel
2. The A-level math exam
3. Visit Madagascar
4. Play Romania in football

Book: Part 2

Mrs. Alexander

Siobhan

Father finds the book

Mother's letters

Who is Siobhan?

1. Christopher’s teacher at school
2. Father’s coworker
3. Christopher’s invigilator
4. Mother’s maiden name

Does Christopher trust Mrs. Alexander?

1. Yes
2. No

Where does Father take Christopher to apologize for their fight?

1. Willesden Junction
2. Shakespeare’s Globe
3. Grimpen Mire
4. Twycross Zoo

Where does Christopher find the letters from Mother?

1. The mail box
2. Father’s shirt box
3. His special food box
4. The garden shed

How does Christopher say he feels after reading the letter?

1. Disappointed and scared
2. Excited, but reluctant to jump to conclusions
3. Nervous and anxious
4. Excited, but confused about the letter's meaning

Book: Part 3

Sleeping in the garden

Swindon Station

London Tubes

Toby and the train accident

Mother and Mr. Shears

Where does Christopher spend the night after Father confesses to killing Wellington?

1. At Mrs. Alexander’s house
2. In Father’s closet
3. Behind the garden shed
4. In the kitchen airing cupboard

How does Christopher get to the station?

1. His teacher Sobian brings him there.
2. He takes the bus.
3. He asks directions from a stranger and runs
4. He uses a map of Swindon.

How does Christopher say he uses his memory?

1. He scans it to see if he knows people.
2. He uses it to solve complicated math problems.
3. He scans it to get through difficult situations.
4. He uses it to write his book.

In Christopher's opinion, how do people demonstrate love?

1. They encourage each other to achieve their goals.
2. They give each other advice about their problems.
3. They help each other and tell each other the truth.
4. They talk about likes and dislikes.

What did NOT happen at the tube station in London?

1. Toby ran away from Christopher
2. Christopher almost got hit by a train
3. Christopher screamed at all strangers in the station.
4. Christopher was there for 5 hours in a panic.

Book: Ending

Mother and father

Appartment Swindon

New pet dog: Sandy

At the end of the novel, what does Father give to Christopher?

1. A hug
2. The keys to his van
3. A puppy
4. The book he took from Christopher

At the end of the novel, Christopher is hopeful for the future for all but which of the following reasons?

1. Because he went to London on his own
2. Because he has gotten into university
3. Because he solved Wellington’s murder
4. Because he wrote a book

Open ended questions

In het Nederlands gevraagd én beantwoorden. 

Bijvoorbeeld:

     Wat betekenen deze drie symbolen voor Christopher?

Hoe weet je dat Christopher autistisch is? Geef drie voorbeelden uit het boek.

Done!

Any questions?