"Blue Nines & Red Words" Study Guide

Front

What is the visual representation of numbers for Daniel Tammet?

Back

He sees numbers as visual patterns.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Front

How does the author describe the number 1 in his experience?

Back

He describes it as a brilliant and bright white, like someone shining a flashlight into his eyes.

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What does Tammet's behavior of eating exactly 45 grams of porridge each morning indicate?

Back

It shows his need for order and routine.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What can we infer about the author's social interactions?

Back

He makes efforts to understand others.

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CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Front

What makes the memoir 'Blue Nines and Red Words' remarkable?

Back

The author is able to put his experiences into words, even though he considers numbers to be his first language.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

What condition does Daniel Tammet have?

Back

He has Asperger's syndrome.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Front

What is a key characteristic of people with Asperger's syndrome?

Back

They often have trouble relating to others.

Front

What does the author mean by saying numbers are his first language?

Back

He experiences and understands the world primarily through numbers.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

How does Tammet's unique perception of numbers affect his daily life?

Back

It influences his routines and interactions with the world.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

What is the significance of the title 'Blue Nines and Red Words'?

Back

It reflects the author's synesthetic experience of numbers and language.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9