Mark Haddon Interview Listening quiz

Who is the author of the Curious Incident of the Dog and the Nightime?

• Ernest Hemingway

• John Boyne

• Mark Haddon

• Luke Skywalker

How long was the novel on the best-seller's list?

• 7 days

• 29 weeks

• 35 weeks

• 48 weeks

What is one sign of 'Asperger's Syndrome'?

• can't empathize with others

• only understands the figurative meaning

• likes to engage in conversation

• always tells lies

The author doesn't mention Aspergers's syndrome in the novel because he doesn't want Christopher to be ________________________ with a disability.

The story is not about a boy with Aspergers. It's about a young boy who has strange __________________problems.

According to the author, what scares the main character in the story?

• being prepared

• the unpredictable

• things that are certain

• things that are expected

What subject did the author miss while writing this novel?

• English

• Music

• Science

• Mathematics

One is one of the habits of the main character in the novel mentioned by the author?

• dislikes red or green food

• doesn't drink enough water

• talking during movies

• Will not eat food if touching other food

What is one job that the author did after university?

• worked for a charity organization for autistic children

• worked at a business firm

• was a live-in volunteer

• worked a call center

Asperger's can cause problems for some families. A child can become a __________________________usually for one parent leaving the other with no role.