Characters
1. Who is the protagonist of this section?
Christopher
Why did Christopher's father feel he should hide the letters and pretend that Mother had died?
He was angry at her
or
He didn't want Christopher to find out and be hurt
What part of the plot graph does this section fall on?
Rising action
Who says the phrase, “I was at the end of my tether.” in the novel?
Mother
What was the social issue?
Parenting
2. Is Christopher's character considered to be round or flat?
Round
What would Christopher have been feeling as he opened and read the letters?
Confused, sick, frightened
Is Christopher's living room a major or minor setting?
Minor
TRUE OR FALSE: Christopher said he was sad after reading the letters
False, Christopher never said he felt sad
What was the major question answered in this section?
Christopher’s mother is still alive
3. Why is Christopher's Father considered to be a dynamic character?
Because he hid the fact that Christopher’s mother is still alive
Why is Christopher upset with his dad?
He lied to Christopher
Why may there be conflict between Christopher's parents?
Because his mother might get mad that his father never showed him the letters
What were the 3 literary devices found in these chapters?
Pathos
Simile
Tone
What was the theme statement?
While parental love may be unconditional the way it is shown may be unhealthy
4. Name 4 characters from this section of the book
Christopher Boone, Ed Boone (Christopher’s dad), Christopher's Mother, Siobhan, Uncle terry, Joseph Fleming, Mr. Davis, Tyrone, Mr.Ennison,Rhodri, Julie
How did Christopher’s father feel seeing his son find out the secret?
Sadness, Guilt, Surprise
What was the atmosphere in his father's room?
Exciting and curious
What was the tone of the quote that was used as an example during the presentation?
Sadness or Regret or Uneasiness
What was the last question asked?
What would you personally do in Christopher’s situation
5. What relation does the antagonist have with the protagonist in this section?
The antagonist is Ed Boone and has a father and son relationship with the protagonist
Why did Christopher’s mother want to leave Christopher's father?
Because:
Mr. Shears treated her nicely
or
She couldn't deal with Christopher's Behavioural Problems.
Why was Christopher's living room NOT a major setting?
Because it is featured only two short times in this section and nothing crucial to the story happens there
What’s the mood and tone like by the end of chapter 163 when Christopher finds out everything his father has been keeping from him?
The mood gets more tense and sad and Christopher feels numb
What was the text to text connection?
Twelfth Night with both Viola and Sebastian presuming the other dead