The Mystery
What is the name of the dog that Christopher finds dead?
Wellington
What type of animal does Christopher own as a pet?
He owns a pet rat.
What is the name of Christopher's teacher who encourages him to write the book?
Her name is Siobhan ("Show-bohn").
Christopher numbers his chapters using what type of numbers?
He uses only prime numbers.
Why does Christopher get into trouble with the police officer and what is his punishment?
He hits the police officer. He is arrested, and receives a warning/caution.
How was Wellington killed?
He was killed by a garden fork.
What is the name of Christopher's pet?
His name is Toby.
Which famous detective does Christopher admire?
He admires Sherlock Holmes.
Christopher says that his book will not contain any what?
Jokes.
Why does Christopher prefer dogs to people?
Dogs are loyal, honest, and easier to understand than people.
Where does Christopher find Wellington?
He finds him in Mrs. Shear's garden.
Christopher says that he is especially good at what subjects?
He is good at Math and Physics (Science).
What does Christopher's father tell him to stop doing?
He tells him to stop investigating the dog's death.
Why does Christopher find lies confusing?
He says that they are confusing because they involve imagining things that aren't true.
Name two ways that Christopher behaves differently than most people.
He avoids eye contact, dislikes being touched, thinks very literally, struggles with social cues, loves routines, etc.
What does Christopher do when he finds the dog?
He holds Wellington.
Christopher's narration style is best described as what?
Logical and literal
Which neighbor talks to Christopher in the park while he is investigating?
Mrs. Alexander.
What method does Christopher use to try to solve the mystery?
He interviews his neighbors.
What happens to make Christopher have a Good Day?
Seeing 4 red cars in a row.
Why does Christopher decide to write his book?
He wants to investigate the mystery of who killed Wellington.
Why does Christopher say he does not like metaphors?
He doesn't understand them because they are *figurative language* -- and thus not LITERAL. Ex: This room is a sauna! "No, it's not. It's a room."
Christopher's interaction with the police officer reveals the conflict between Christopher's behavior and what?
The conflict between Christopher's behavior and social expectations.
Christopher's thinking is best described as what? (2 words: O_________ and A___________).
Objective and analytical.
What happens to make Christopher have a Black Day?
Seeing 4 yellow cars in a row.