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by Mark Haddon

Published in 2003, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time has won more than 17 literary awards, including the Whitbread Book of the Year Award, sold more than 10 million copies and grossed £14 million in 2004 alone.

Haddon admits that he began the novel wanting to find a 'gripping and…

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Posted By serena v #246959 at May 24, 2012 3:44 PM

After he arrives at his mother’s house, Christopher keeps insisting that he needs to take his A-level exams. What is his mother’s reaction to his demands? What does this tell us about her relationship with him?

After he arrives at his mother’s house, Christopher keeps insisting that he needs to take his A-level exams. What is his mother’s reaction to his demands? What does this tell us about her relationship with him?

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Posted By serena v #246959 at May 24, 2012 3:45 PM

How has Christopher changed by the end of the book?

How has Christopher changed by the end of the book?

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Posted By serena v #246959 at May 24, 2012 3:11 PM

When Christopher’s father arrives, he and his mother argue about Christopher. Who do you feel is more at fault, his mother who left or his father who lied about his mother’s death? Explain

When Christopher’s father arrives, he and his mother argue about Christopher. Who do you feel is more at fault, his mother who left or his father who lied about his mother’s death? Explain

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Posted By serena v #246959 at May 24, 2012 2:52 PM

What constitutes a “happy dream” for Christopher? How does it compare to a “normal” person’s happy dream?

What constitutes a “happy dream” for Christopher? How does it compare to a “normal” person’s happy dream?

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