10 questions on plot, characters, and themes. Free to take, so you can see exactly what to review before class.
1. What does Christopher find in his father's wardrobe that changes everything he thought he knew about his family?
2. Why does Christopher's father kill Wellington the dog?
3. What is significant about the way Christopher tells his story?
4. What does Christopher do after discovering the letters from his mother?
5. How does Christopher's investigation of the dog's death begin?
6. What does Mrs. Alexander tell Christopher that becomes important to the larger mystery?
7. What does Christopher's behavior reveal about how he processes the world?
8. What does Christopher's journey through London's Underground demonstrate about him?
9. What does the book suggest about the relationship between Christopher and his father by the end?
10. What does Christopher's A-level exam result represent in the context of the novel?
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How this guide is built
This guide is built from the original text to help you get oriented fast. It is designed for recall, paper planning, and getting unstuck, but it is still a paraphrased guide, not a substitute for the reading itself. Double-check anything important before you turn in formal work.
