The Curious Incident of Dog in the Night-time TEST
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12th Grade
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Jamie Wilczek
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This comprehensive quiz on "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" addresses multiple dimensions of literary analysis appropriate for grade 12 students. The questions systematically assess reading comprehension, character analysis, thematic understanding, and literary interpretation skills. Students need a thorough understanding of Christopher's autism spectrum condition and how it shapes his worldview, the complex family dynamics involving his father's deception about his mother's fate, and the mystery plot surrounding Wellington's murder. The quiz requires students to analyze character development, recognize literary devices, understand the significance of mathematical and logical elements in the narrative, and interpret how Christopher's unique perspective drives both the plot and the novel's deeper themes about truth, independence, and human connection. Created by Jamie Wilczek, an English teacher in the US who teaches grade 12. This quiz serves as an excellent comprehensive assessment tool for students who have completed reading Haddon's novel, supporting instruction through detailed evaluation of both surface-level comprehension and deeper analytical thinking. Teachers can deploy this assessment as a unit test, final evaluation, or review activity before class discussions about neurodiversity in literature and coming-of-age themes. The quiz effectively measures students' ability to track complex plot developments, understand character motivations, and recognize the novel's unique narrative techniques. This assessment aligns with Common Core standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1 (citing textual evidence), CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.3 (analyzing character development), and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.6 (analyzing point of view and its impact on meaning).
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is one of Christopher's greatest talents?
His gift for metaphors
His ability to communicate with animals
His mathematical ability
His artistic talent
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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
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Christopher believe about his mother?
That she was complicit in the murder of Wellington
That she died of a heart attack years ago
That she is still alive somewhere in Ireland
That she never really loved him
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CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Christopher most remember about Mrs. Eileen Shears?
She often cooked his meals and played Scrabble with him.
She knew the words to every song on the radio.
She loved animals, as he does.
She wasn't very sad when Christopher"s mother died.
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CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.1.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is Christopher's primary suspect in the murder of Wellington?
Rhodri
Reverend Peters
Roger Shears
Uncle Terry
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CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.5.7
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.6.9
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What purpose does Siobhan serve in Christopher's life?
She looks after him while his father is at work.
She mentors him, helping him learn about social and academic life.
She tutors him in math and chemistry, as well as talking to him about adulthood.
She counsels and consoles him after the death of his mother.
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CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which advantage and disadvantage does Christopher's condition cause him?
A talent for math, but an inability to function socially
The ability to communicate with animals, but an inability to communicate with people
Tremendous social skills, but an inability to perform academically
Academic talent, but an inability to understand spatial relations
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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
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the most prominent feature of Christopher's thinking?
A tendency to mistrust strangers
An inability to understand adult relationships
An "either/or" mentality
A desire for social acceptance at any cost
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CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
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