Chapters 59 and 61
What does Christopher find in the garden shed?
He finds the garden fork used in the murder
What type of dog was Wellington?
Poodle
How did Christopher’s parents react to his behavioral problems?
Christopher’s parents became very angry because of his behavioral problems. They would shout at him, and sometimes they would argue with each other. His father would threaten physical punishment, while his mother would express frustration
Why does Christopher believe he would make a good astronaut?
Christopher believes he would make a good astronaut because he is intelligent, understands how machines work, and enjoys being alone in small spaces, which he finds calming. He is confident that he wouldn’t panic or get claustrophobic, or homesick.
What does Christopher think about the existence of heaven?
Christopher believes that heaven doesn’t exist because it doesn’t align with his logical and scientific understanding of the universe.
What object does Christopher keep with him for safety?
His Swiss Army knife.
How did Christopher's dad react when he suggested that Mr. Shears might be the murderer and what does he call Mr. Shears?
His dad gets angry and says never to bring his name up again. He calls him evil.
What does it mean when it says Christopher had 2 "black days" in a row? What are black days?
A "Black Day" occurs when he sees four yellow cars in a row on his way to school. Yellow cars are a sign of bad luck for Christopher, and seeing four of them consecutively means the day will be bad.
How does Mrs. Shears react when Christopher explains he didn’t kill Wellington?
Mrs. Shears closes the door on him and she was dismissive
What does Christopher say he likes about murder mysteries, and why does he decide to investigate Wellington's death?
He likes solving puzzles because they have clear answers and logic.
Why did Christopher tell a "white lie" to his father and what was the lie?
Christopher lied because he knew his father didn't approve of him wanting to be a detective. The lie was that he was out.
Why does Christopher want to take Toby (his pet) into space, and what might convince authorities to allow it?
Christopher wants to take Toby into space and thinks it might be possible if he could design a scientific experiment involving Toby that wouldn’t harm him.
Did Christopher's Mother go to heaven after she died? (According to Christopher)
No she didn't because heaven "doesn't exist"
What was Mrs. Shears doing the night Wellington died, according to Christopher’s observations?
She was in her house.
Why did Christopher tell Siobhan the book was finished?
Christopher told Siobhan the book was finished because his father had told him he couldn't do any more detective work, which meant he couldn’t continue investigating who killed Wellington.