Major Events
What does the policeman on the train tell Christopher?
That his dad is waiting at the station for him.
How does Christopher feel about the bathroom on the train and why does he feel this way?
He is disgusted and doesn't like going to the bathroom anywhere but school and home.
Where is Christopher going and why?
To London to live with his mom.
Who says, “I promise I will never do anything like that again."?
Ed, Christopher's father
What does Christopher use to cope with his overwhelming emotions while he is on the train?
Numbers & Quadratic equations
What happens after Christopher goes to the bathroom on the train?
He hides on a shelf and the policeman is unable to find him.
How do people react to Christopher hiding on the shelf?
They are weirded out or irritated.
How long did Christopher sit in the subway station?
5 hours.
What does Christopher say to reassure himself when overwhelmed in public places?
"I can do this."
What is Christopher able to see in his mind vividly when he recalls something he's seen on the wall?
A map of England.
What significant event happens to Christopher at the subway station?
He jumps onto the tracks to find him & almost gets hit by a train.
In general, how do the people Christopher comes in contact with react to him?
They think he is weird, rude or crazy
Where does Christopher go in the underground tube system (subway) to feel safe?
He hides in a photobooth.
What does Christopher say about strangers and why he finds them difficult to trust?
He says you never know what a stranger is thinking, which makes them frightening.
What item does Christopher hold onto that makes him feel safe?
Swiss Army knife... & Toby the rat
Who is Toby and what happens to him in these chapters?
Christopher's pet rat; he escapes out of Christopher's pocket and gets lost.
What happens when Christopher and his mom first re-unite?
She tries to hug him, but forgets he doesn't like to be touched, so he shoves her.
What does Christopher do when he reaches the station close to his mother's house?
He buys a map book to find the route to his moms street.
Who says, "So you just decided to wipe me out of his life altogether?" ?
Judy, Christopher's mom.
What is Christopher experiencing when he is in the subway train station?
Sensory overload.
What happens when Ed(dad) shows up at Judy’s(mom) flat in London?
Tension rises—Christopher hides, Judy tries to keep Ed away, and Christopher refuses to go back with him.
How does Ed respond after finding Christopher at his mom's?
He tries to explain and begs for forgiveness.
How does Christopher navigate through London?
He imagines a red line on the ground pointing to where he wants to go.
Why does Ed feel he was justified in telling Christopher his mom was dead.
She left & he was the one genuinely taking care of Christopher when she only wrote him letters.
How does Christopher feel when his dad shows up at his mother's house? What does he do to defend himself?
He is scared and holds his swiss army knife up in his hand so his dad won't hurt him.