Problem
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (chapters 179-233; pages 126-221)
Directions: Answer in complete sentences.
A. How does Christopher make the decision to go to London? Explain his preparation and thinking process.
B. How do Christopher's anxiety and fear affect him, and how does he deal with those effects?
C. Explain how Christopher evades the policeman.
D. What is Christopher's stance on God? What does he use as support for his viewpoint?
E. What is the purpose of describing the signs and patterns in chapter 223?
F. Describe Ed and Judy's argument in which they both attempt to justify their behavior. With whom do you agree most? Why?
G. How does the structure of the chapters change over the course of the novel (beginning vs. end)? What might Haddon's purpose for this be?