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Quiz about The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime Quiz

"The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time" is a unique book that was fun and exciting to read. Mark Haddon created a unique personality and it made a delightful story. Good Luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by kyleisalive. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
kyleisalive

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
191,926

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
889

Last 3 plays: Guest 171 (4/10), Johnmcmanners (10/10), Guest 91 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What kind of dog was Wellington? Hint

Bernese Mountain Dog

Scottish Terrier

Yorkshire Terrier

Poodle

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is Christopher's last name? Hint

Shears

Patel

Smith

Boone

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Question 3 of 10

3. What object does the police officer let Christopher take into the jail cell with him? Hint

A red paper clip

A wooden puzzle piece

His watch

A Swiss army knife

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Question 4 of 10

4. What kind of day does Christopher have if he passes four red cars in a row on the way to school? Hint

Super Good Day

Black Day

Quite Good Day

Good Day

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Question 5 of 10

5. What town does Christopher live in?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Christopher's mother is Dead.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is Mr. Shears' first name? Hint

Harry

Nigel

Roger

Austin

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who killed Wellington? Hint

Mrs. Boone

Mr. Boone

Mr. Shears

Mrs. Alexander

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Question 9 of 10

9. What type of animal does Christopher have as a pet throughout the book? Hint

Rat

Mouse

Gerbil

Hamster

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Question 10 of 10

10. What street does Christopher need to find in London? Hint

Chapter Road

Chapter Avenue

Chapter Street

Chapter Lane

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What kind of dog was Wellington?

Answer: Poodle

After Wellington is stabbed with a fork, Christopher hunts down the killer and writes this mystery novel. Wellington wasn't the small toy-type poodle, he was a bigger dog.

2. What is Christopher's last name?

Answer: Boone

Christopher knows all of the countries in the world and their capitals, every prime number up to seven-thousand and fifty-seven, and he hates the colour yellow. He also can't understand human emotions.

3. What object does the police officer let Christopher take into the jail cell with him?

Answer: His watch

The police took Christopher to the station after he hurt one of the police officers. They tried to take away anything that wound either help him escape or commit suicide.

4. What kind of day does Christopher have if he passes four red cars in a row on the way to school?

Answer: Good Day

If Christopher passes five red cars, it's a Super Good Day, and if he passes three it will be a Quite Good Day. To have a Black Day four yellow cars need to be in a row.

5. What town does Christopher live in?

Answer: Swindon

Not much is said about Swindon. We are told it is a small town in the United Kingdom outside London. It is where the whole story takes place.

6. Christopher's mother is Dead.

Answer: False

Christopher's father tried to cover up the fact that Christopher's mother had died in the hospital, but when Christopher finds letters from his mother that his father has been hiding from him, he realizes that she's alive, but living with Mr. Shears.

7. What is Mr. Shears' first name?

Answer: Roger

Roger Shears and Chris' mother both leave their spouses to live together. Chris thinks that his mother is dead until he reads the letters she's been sending.

8. Who killed Wellington?

Answer: Mr. Boone

Mr. Boone wanted Mrs. Shears (Eileen) to live with him and Christopher, but she remained alone with her dog. Mr. Boone thought that the only way to get her to live with them was to kill Wellington.

9. What type of animal does Christopher have as a pet throughout the book?

Answer: Rat

Christopher's rat is named Toby. He eats regular pellets, but he also likes biscuits and carrots. Christopher tries to have Mrs. Alexander take care of Toby when he leaves to live with his mother, but takes him along anyways. Toby dies, but Christopher gets a golden retriever named Sandy at the end of the book.

10. What street does Christopher need to find in London?

Answer: Chapter Road

Chapter Road is where Christopher's mother lives in Willesden. Willesden is in London.

Source: Author kyleisalive

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