Curious Incident of The Dog in the Night-Time Quiz

The narrator's attitude towards the other children at his school is (a)   .

• Sympathetic
• Indifferent
• Critical
• Admiring

Why does the narrator consider the term 'special needs' to be inappropriate?

• Because he believes everyone has learning difficulties or special needs in some way.

• Because he thinks it is a term only for children with severe disabilities.

• Because he does not believe in labeling people.

• Because he feels it is a derogatory term.

The narrator's decision to take an A-level exam in maths is primarily motivated by his desire to (a)   .

• Challenge the school's policy.
• Prove his intelligence.
• Follow his father's wishes.
• Impress Mrs. Gascoyne.

Which of the following best describes the narrator's father's attitude towards the headmistress's initial refusal to let the narrator take an A-level exam?

• Disappointed but understanding.

• Indifferent and uninvolved.

• Aggressive and confrontational.

• Supportive but passive.

What condition does Mrs. Gascoyne stipulate for allowing the narrator to sit for an A-level exam?

• He must achieve a certain grade in his other subjects.

• He needs to wait until he is 18.

• A staff member must supervise him in a separate room.

• He must first pass a preliminary test.

The narrator's long-term educational goal after completing A-level maths is (a)   .

• To become a teacher.
• To enroll in university.
• To start his own school.
• To take a break from education.

How does the narrator view living in Swindon?

• He is proud of his hometown.

• He is indifferent to it.

• He dislikes it and wants to move.

• He is unsure about his feelings.

The narrator's future plans include:

• Traveling the world.

• Working in a local business.

• Earning a lot of money and getting married.

• Becoming a professional athlete.

The tone of the excerpt best described is (a)   .

• Humorous and light-hearted.
• Serious and introspective.
• Bitter and resentful.
• Candid and straightforward.

The narrator's perspective on his own abilities and future is primarily:

• Pessimistic and doubtful.

• Realistic and balanced.

• Optimistic and ambitious.

• Indifferent and unambitious.