Christopher
What is Christopher‘s dream occupation
An astronaut
Metaphors and Idioms
What dinner does Mr Boone have for Christopher when he gets home?
Cold canned beans, broccoli, and two slices of ham.
What did Mrs Alexander offer Chris when they first meet in the book?
Tea and Battenburg.
Who does Christopher believe killed Wellington in these chapters
Mr. Shears
What type of figurative language is this?
”…knock the living daylights out of you.”
Hyperbole otherwise known as an exaggeration
What does Christopher say that sets Mr. Boone off and hit the table?
that Mr. Shears is his prime suspect
What house does Mrs Alexander live at?
Number 39 or the house on the other side of the Shear’s
Does Christopher normally talk to strangers? yes or no? If no why?
No he does not like people he has never met before.
What is this literary device?
”Mrs. Alexander was wearing jeans and training shoes, which old people don’t normally wear and mud on the jeans.”
Imagery or direct characterization
What does Mr. Boone argue about with Chris’s teacher?
Taking A levels in math
How old is Mrs. Alexander’s grandson?
15 years old
Why doesn’t Christopher like the idea of heaven?
He likes definitive answers and it contradicts with actual science.
What form of figurative language is
“…stay out of other people’s business.”
Metaphor
You aren’t actually staying out of peoples establishments
What did Mr Boone make Christopher promise?
That he would not mention Mr Shears name in his house, not ask Mrs. Shears about the dog, not ask anyone about who killed the dog, not to trespass into other’s yards, and stop this ridiculous detective game.
What kind of dog does Mrs. Alexander have?
A dachshund
Why did Christopher walk away once Mrs. Alexander went inside her house for tea and battenburg?
He was afraid she would call the police and get him into more trouble
What form of figurative language is
”…I had a stroke of inspiration.”
metaphor
Why does Mr. Boone think Mr. Shears is an evil man?
Why is Christopher excited when Mrs. Alexander agrees to talk to him in the park?
Because he believes it will lead him to clues solving his mystery on Wellington’s death