Vocabulary
Christopher
Autism
Characters
Murder
101

A machine, such as a clock or an engine

Cogs

101

How old is Christopher?

15

101
Who has Autism in the book?

Christopher

101

Who is Wellington?

The dog that was murdered.

101

Where did the murder take place?

On the next door neighbors lawn.

200

to burst inward

implode

200

What is Christopher's favorite subject?

Math

200

What is Autism?

A developmental disability of highly variable presentation

200

Who is toby?

Christopher's rat.

200

What was used to kill Wellington?

Pitch Fork

300

To face in hostility or defiance

confront

300

What makes a good day?

4 red cars in a row

300
What is the difference between Autism and down syndrome?
Down syndrome you can see, Autism you can not.
300

Who is Siobhan?

His teacher.

300

What type of dog is Wellington?

A poodle

400

 a customary or regular course of procedure.

routine

400

Who lives with mother?

Mr. Shears

400

Who has a relative in this class that has Autism?

Ms. Horne's son has it.

400

Who is Mr. Jeavons?

His therapist

400

Who Owned Wellington?

Mrs. Shears

500

an incident in the course of a series of events, in a person's life or experience

Episode

500

What does father purchase to build Christophers trust?

A dog.

500

Who is more likely to be diagnosed with autism?

Boys

500

Who is Mrs. Alexander?

She told Christopher the truth about his mother.

500

Who killed Wellington?

Christopher's Father