Characters
Which character has a short temper but cares deeply for his son?
Christopher's father
Which answer best defines the term characterization?
Process authors uses to develop their characters.
Provide three strengths of Christopher.
problem solving, being observant, determination
Which character has earned Christopher's trust by being honest, supportive, and taking the time to understand how Christopher's mind works?
Siobhan
What are two methods of characterization?
Direct and Indirect characterization.
The story is told from what point of view?
First person
Name Christopher's pet and the kind of animal it is.
Toby the pet rat
What is the acronym STEAL used for? What does it stand for?
Indirect characterization. Speech, Thoughts, Effect on others, Action, Looks.
What does Christopher tell Siobhan he is writing?
A murder mystery novel about Wellington's death.
Which character reveals that Christopher's mother had an affair with Mr. Shears.
Mrs. Alexander
Christopher put his head on the grass and moaned.
What aspect of STEAL would this be? What does it tell us about Christopher?
Action
Christopher is overwhelmed.
Why does Christopher stop thinking about the letter he found from his mother?
He doesn't want to Leap to the Wrong Conclusion.
Who does Christopher read letters from that were written and post marked after her death.
Christopher's Mother
Mrs. Shear's tells Christopher to go away and threatens to call the police on Christopher when he appears at her front door.
What aspect of STEAL is used to characterize Christopher here?
Effect on others.