Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time

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

• Sympathetic

• Indifferent

• Admiring

• Critical

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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

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 does not believe in labeling people.

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

• 
  Because he feels it is a derogatory term.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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.

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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

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?

• 
  Indifferent and uninvolved.

• Supportive but passive.

• Disappointed but understanding.

• Aggressive and confrontational.

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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

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.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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

• 
  To enroll in university.

• To become a teacher.

• To take a break from education.

• To start his own school.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

How does the narrator view living in Swindon?

• 
  He dislikes it and wants to move.

• He is proud of his hometown.

• 
  He is indifferent to it.

• He is unsure about his feelings.

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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

The narrator's future plans include:

• Traveling the world.

• Earning a lot of money and getting married.

• 
  Working in a local business.

• Becoming a professional athlete.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL. 11-12.9

The tone of the narrator best described is (a) ___  .

• Humorous and light-hearted.

• Bitter and resentful.

• Serious and introspective.

• Candid and straightforward.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the dog's name that was owned by Mrs. Shears?

• 
  Walter

• Wellington

• Christopher

• Ivor

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9