Formative test The Curious Incident V3

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• Middelbare school
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Formative book test

You've read The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Please answer the following questions.

Who did Wellington belong to?

1. Mrs . Shears
2. Mrs. Alexander
3. Christopher
4. The next-door neighbours

What weapon killed the dog?

1. an air pressure gun
2. a kitchen knife
3. a garden fork
4. a shovel

Why does Chris hit the police officer? Choose the best answer.

1. The police officer starts yelling at him
2. The police officer touches him
3. He cannot handle all the questions
4. The police officer killed the dog

What does Christopher NOT have to hand in when first arriving at the police station?

1. His pet rat Toby
2. His shoe laces
3. The content of his pockets
4. His glasses

Chris refuses to hand something at the police station. What is it? (1 pt) And why (1 pt)

Christopher likes his police cell because

1. It's totally quiet in there
2. He is there all by himself
3. It has no windows
4. It's a perfect cube

Is Christopher more interested in fiction or non-fiction novels. Explain why (1 pt)

Finish the sentence with the right word: Christopher compares metaphors to

What does the police inspector do right, bearing in mind Christopher's Asperger's syndrome?

1. He is very clear
2. He doesn't ask any questions
3. He allows Christopher to defend himself
4. He checks Christophers alibi

As a form of punishment, the police inspector gives Christopher

1. a caution
2. a 150 pound fine
3. 10 hours of community service
4. 2 weeks house arrest

How does his father react when Chistopher tells him he wants to find out who killed the dog?

1. Relieved
2. Happy
3. Worried
4. Angry

Fill in the right profession: Christopher wants to become a(n) ....... when he grows up. (1 pt) Is it likely that he will succeed in that? Explain why (not). (1 pt.)

When she appears in the novel for the first time, Mrs Shears....

1. is happy to see Christopher
2. wakes up the entire neighbourhood
3. seems like really nice lady
4. swears at Christopher

From her appearance and behavior, we can tell that Mrs Shears is a very sophisticated lady

1. True
2. False
3. You can't tell

What does Christopher compare his memory to?

1. A book
2. A film
3. A clock
4. Maths

Read the following statements:
1. The only theme of this novel is autism.
2. This novel is about much more than autism.
Which is the better statement.(1 pt)
Explain the theme(s) and give two arguments or use two examples from the novel. (1 pt)

Explain how the chapters in the novel are numbered. (1 pt) And why (1 pt)

What's Christopher's mother called? (1 punt)
Has she died or hasn't she? (1 punt)
Explain how he finds out whether she died (or not) (1 pt)

“Mr. Jeavons said that I liked .................... because it was safe. He said I liked.................. because it meant solving problems, and these problems were difficult and interesting but there was always a straightforward answer at the end. And what he meant was that maths wasn’t like life because in life there are no straightforward answers at the end.”
What school subject(s) is Christopher talking about?

1. Chemistry
2. Physics
3. Philosophy
4. Mathematics

Does Christopher like dogs? (1 pt)
Explain why (not) Mention at least 2 reasons and explain why these are important to him. Use at least 20 words (2 pt)

Who is Mrs. Alexander? (1 pt)
How do Christopher and Mrs. Alexander meet?
What happens? Explain in at least 20 words! (2 punten)

Who is Siobhan? (1 pt)
Why is she important? Use at least 12 words. (1 pt)

Christopher owns a weapon to protect himself. What is it? (1 pt)
How does this weapon make him feel?
(1 pt)

This was all folks. Thank you