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Why does Mr. Jeavons think Christopher likes math?
He thinks Christopher likes math because it means problems would be solved, and there are straight forward answers for every problem.
Where does Christopher's father take him to apologize for hitting him?
The Zoo.
What bombshell did Mrs. Alexander drop on Christopher?
She tells him that his mother and Mr. Shears were having an affair.
How does Christopher plan to prove that he is smart to all his peers?
He plans to get an A on the A-Level math test, because it has never been done before.
Where does Christopher find his book after his father took it?
He finds it in a shoe box under a toolbox in his fathers closet.
Why does Christopher disagree with Mr. Jeavons about math “always” having straightforward answers?
He uses the Monty Hall problem as proof as to how math problems (probability) don't always have simple answers.
What is Christopher's favorite book?
The Hound of Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Who does Christopher most relate to in the book, The Hound of Baskervilles?
Holmes. Christopher can focus on one thing at a time and notice things that most other people do not, like Holmes.
Why does Christopher’s father resent his mother?
Christopher’s mother had an affair with Mr. Shears.
What is Christopher’s explanation on why he is not bothered by the affair?
He believes that since both his mother and Mr. Shears are not around anymore, he cannot possibly be sad about it because it is something that doesn’t even exist anymore.
What does Christopher find when he sneaks into his fathers room, while his father is fixing a flooded basement?
He finds 43 letters all addressed to him, in the same handwriting.
What object does Christopher compare his mind to?
A DVD player because he feels like he can “skip” back in his memory and recall specific moments from his past.
What is Christophers reason for hating the colors yellow and brown?
He hates yellow and brown because he feels like life is based on decision making. He thinks that if certain decisions are not made, than nothing would ever happen and you would just be weighing things that you could do instead of things you couldn't/ don't want to do.
Describe a “Black Day” and what Christopher does on a Black Day.
When Christopher sees 4 yellow cars on the way to the school. He does not eat lunch, sits in the corner, and reads his A-level math book.
What was Christopher’s Dad's reason for killing the dog?
After getting in an argument with Mrs. Shears, she kicked Christopher’s dad out of her house and as he was leaving, Wellington was attacking him in the yard, so he grabbed the pitchfork and he killed him.