MACKIE FINAL
They are brothers
How are Adolph and Arnold related?
He asks them lots of questions to see if he can trust them
How does Christopher deal with people he does not know?
Certain colors make the world and decisions easier
How does Christopher explain why he doesn't like certain colors?
She is a teacher at his school
How does Christopher know Siobhan?
With prime numbers
How does Christopher number his chapters?
By taking A- Level Maths
How does Christopher prove he is not stupid?
He buys him a new puppy when his pet rat Toby dies
How does Christopher's father try to regain his trust?
A heart attack
How does Troy die?
They are disappointed
How does Victor and Adrian feel about Julius's athletic decline?
Postcards
How does Victor's father stay in touch with Victor after the divorce?
2
How many years ago does Christopher belive his mother died?
15
How old is Christopher?
A motorcycle accident
How was Victor's father injured?
Because he remembered the pin for his father's card
In order to pay for his trip, Christopher uses his dad's cashpoint card why?
No
Did Christopher see his mother's burial?
Sherlock Holmes
When Christopher thinks about his investigation, he often tries to think about what who would do?
It means the novel must end
When Christopher's father tells him to stop 'detecting', what implication does that have on the novel?
Crams himself into a small closet where the luggage belongs
To feel safe on his journey, Christopher does what?
The train
To get to London, Christopher must take what?
Christophers pet rat who Christopher is extremely attached to. Dies at the end of the novel
Toby
She got a concussion and had to go to the hospital
What happened when Christopher punched Sarah at school?
They give Christopher a warning
What happens at the police station?
Hugging the dog
What is Christopher doing when Mrs. Shears finds her dead dog for the first time?
The color of the food and if they are touching
What is Christopher particular about when he is eating a meal
Christopher John Francis Boone
What is Christopher's full name?
Astronaut
What is Christopher's ideal job?
He does not seemed shocked and asked what kind of aneurysm his mother had
What is Christopher's immediate reaction to the news that his mother is dead?
Whiskey
What is Victor's father's preferred drink?
Traditional dancing
What is Victor's mother's hobby?
Seeds and growth
What is an example of a motif in Fences?
A broken family
What is one legacy that Rose did not want to leave to her children?
His anger
What is one legacy that Troy's father passed on to Troy?
It was 7 minutes after midnight
What is the first piece of information we are given in the novel? (Curious Incident)
Wellington
What is the name of the dog that Christopher finds dead?
The Stallion
What is the rollercoaster called?
A Camaro with a good body but bad engine
What kind of car does Junior drive?
Poodle
What kind of dog is Wellington?
A murder mystery novel
What kind of novel does Christopher say this is?
Rainy days
What kind of weather does Victor hate?
Siobhan
What person gives Christopher precise instructions so that the instructions make sense to him?
Swindon
What town does Christopher live in?
1950's
What year is Fences set in?
Curls into a ball and groans
When Christopher feels overwhelmed or scared, he often?
Mrs. Shears
When Christopher starts his investigation, where does he go first?
Assault on a police officer
Why is Christopher arrested?
Basketball
at sport does Julius Windmaker play?
Third
What grade is Lucy in?
Died
According to Christopher's father, Christopher's mother did what?
The CIA buys it for 10,000 dollars
According to Christopher, what happens in America if you find a prime number of over 100 digits long?
Because he could not read them
According to Troy, why did Troy accidently sign the papers that permitted Gabe to be sent to a mental hospital?
Logical
According to his teacher Mr. Jeavons, Christopher likes math because it's?
He hit a police officer
After discovering the murder, Christopher ends up in a jail cell because
The song Ol' Blue
All of Troy's children inherit what one thing from their father?
Jail
At the end of the play, where does Lyons come from to attend the funeral?
Troy
"Death ain't nothing but a fastball on the outside corner. "
Troy
"Death stood up, throwed on his robe....had him a white robe with a hood on it."
Troy
"He ought to go and get recruited in how to fix cars or something where he can make a living."
Rose
"He swung that bat and then he just fell over. Seem like he swung it and stood there with this grin on his face...and then he just fell over."
Troy
"I done locked myself into a pattern trying to take care of you all that I forgot about myself. "
Lyons
"I just stay with my music because that's the only way I can find to live in the world."
troy
"I might be able to steal second. Do you understand after eighteen years I wanted to steal second."
Rose
"I took all my feelings, my wants and needs, my dreams....and I buried them inside you. I planted a seed and waited and prayed over it."
Cory
"Just cause you didn't have a chance! You scared I'm gonna be better than you, that's all. "
Bono
"Some people build fences to keep people out....and some people build fences to keep people in."
Bono
"Times have changed since you was playing baseball, Troy. That was before the war. Things have changed a lot since then."
Bono
"Times have changed, Troy. You just come along too early"
Troy
"What the hell she keeping out with it? She ain't got nothing nobody want. "
Troy
"t just...gives me a different idea...a different understanding about myself. I can step out of this house and get away from the pressures and problems."
Drinking and hanging out together
By the end of the play, what do Bono and Troy stop doing together?
Letters addressed to Christopher from his mother
Christopher begins to think his father lied to him when he discovers what?
Machines or computers
Christopher can understand other people by realizing that their minds, like his, are like?
She is a stranger
Christopher claims he doesn't feel comfortable with Mrs. Alexander because?
He thinks that his father will kill him
Christopher decides to find his mother in London when what?
He finds Wellington dead
Christopher decides to start his murder investigation when
A murder mystery novel
Christopher decides to write what?
Astronaut
Christopher explains at one point in the book that he would make an excellent?
Lie
Christopher get irritated with other people because they do this but he cannot, nor does he wish to?
Yellow and brown
Christopher hates what two colors?
5 red cars in a row
Christopher knows it will be a super good day if he sees
Touching fingertips with him
Christopher's father tells him he loves him by
Neutral
Christopher's tone, or attitude, as he relates the events in the book can best be described as what?
Because it is complicated and logical
Christopher, however, explains that he likes math, particularly The Monty Hall Problem, because it?
Troy and Rose's son, football player
Cory
Mrs. Alexander
During his detective work, who offers Christopher tea and cake?
Troy's brother, injured in the war
Gabriel
Everyone on the planet dies except people like him
One of Christopher's favorite dreams is when
His A-Level maths
Throughout the novel, Christopher is looking forward to passing
Troy's son from a previous marriage, always asking for money
Lyons
Mr. Shears is Mrs. Shears husband who is no longer with her. He ran away with Christopher's mother to have an affair. Christopher's father also does not accept his name being said in his house.
Mr. Shears
A sweet old lady who helps Christopher during his investigation. While out gardening, she offers Christopher tea and cookies and also tells him the truth about what happened between his parents and the Shears
Mrs. Alexander
Mrs. Shears is Christopher's neighbor who took care of Christopher and his father after the mother went away. She is also the owner of the dog that was killed by Christopher's dad
Mrs. Shears
Buying a map and memorizing her address
Once reaching London, Christopher finds his mom how?
Emotions
One skill Christopher has learned at school is how to express his?
Troy's wife
Rose
His father shows up as well
Shortly after Christopher arrives at his mom's apartment, what happens?
A- Level Maths
Since his mom lives in London, Christopher's mom originally tells him he won't be able to return to school to do what?
She is a teacher at Christopher's school. She is one of the only people who understands Christopher and how he feels so it really helps Christopher understands people and how they work
Siobhan
How other people feel
Siobhan draws a variety of faces for Christopher as a key so he knows?
Adding vivid descriptions to his novel
Siobhan encourages Christopher to make his book more interesting by doing what?
Draws a map of the neighborhood and begins investigating his neighbors
To begin the investigation, Christopher does what?
He does not have a driver's license
The biggest problem with Troy's promotion is what?
Prime numbers
The book chapters are numbered after
Death
To Troy, the Devil is a symbol for what?
An old father trying to do what is best for his family
The song Ol' Blue is a symbol for what?
The police
Throughout his trip, Christopher is followed by (and successfully evades) who?
To show the readers a better understanding of how Christopher thinks and feels
Throughout the book, there are many diagrams, illustrations and charts. The purpose of these is to do what?
Main character, father
Troy
She has no scars
What does Victor notice about One-Braid's body?
Mushrooms
What does Victor take in A Drug Called Tradition?
Wellington is Mrs. Shears poodle. He was also the reason why the story was made because Christopher finds Wellington dead and he decides to start the investigation. Murdered by Christopher's father
Wellington
In Act One, scene one, Troy says without humility, "Death ain't nothing," but he eventually dies before the play ends. In Act One, scene two, Gabriel talks in songs and strange stories about his friendship with St. Peter. But sometimes his words appear to foreshadow Troy's demise. Gabe sings to Troy, "Better get ready for the judgment."
What are three examples of foreshadowing in the play?
6 Red cars
What did the get well card that Christopher made for his mother have on the front of it?
Pepsi
What do Adrian and Victor drink instead of beer?
A good day
What does 4 red cars in a row mean to Christopher?
A black day
What does 4 yellow cars in a row mean to Christopher?
A small drum
What does Big Mom give to Victor?
He touches fingertips
What does Christopher do instead of hugging?
He hits him
What does Christopher do when the policeman touches him?
His mom ran away with Mr. Shears and his father killed the dog
What does Christopher eventually learn?
He wanted to move further, get a job to support his family and get a wife so he won't be lonely
What does Christopher plan to do after A-Levels?
An aneurysm
What does Christopher think his mother died from
He thinks they are stupid
What does Christopher think of the children at his school?
Logic
What does Christopher value most?
Keep his nose out of other people's business
What does Christopher's father tell him to do?
He lets out a cry to the sky
What does Gabe do when his trumpet does not play?
He grabs Rose's arm
What does Troy do that leads to Cory's first physical fight with Troy?
it is part of the plot element where troy explains everything he has learned about responsibility
When Cory confronts Troy with, "how come you never liked me?" and we find out about Troy's ideas about duty and responsibility, this is part of which plot element?
He says it is not in this universe and it is somewhere else completely
When Reverend Peters comes to Christopher's school and Christopher asks him where heaven is, what does he say?
Internal conflict
When Rose debates within her mind whether to stay with Troy or leave him after he tells her about the affair, this is an example of what type of conflict?
He means that death is unexpected
When Troy talks figuratively about death being a "fastball on the outside corner" he means what?
When the white people start laughing at him
When do Sadie and Victor start to regret their prank on Dirty Joe?
There is too much information going into his head from the outside world
When does Christopher start 'groaning'?
That he does not like to be hugged and hugs him
When his mom first sees Christopher she forgets what?
Screaming and hitting them
When people touch Christopher he often responds by
Prison
Where did Troy meet Bono?
Woodstock
Where did Victor's father see Jimi Hendrix perform?
The Marines
Where does Cory come from to attend the funeral?
Pittsburgh
Where does Fences take place?
The mental hospital
Where does Gabriel come from to attend the funeral?
Victor's house
Where does Julius pass out?
Her car
Where does Victor go to have sex with One- Braid?
Under his parents bed
Where does Victor hide at the end of Every Little Hurricane?
A powwow
Where does Victor meet One-Braid?
Phoenix
Where does Victor's father settle after the divorce?
His father
Who begs Christopher not to continue the investigation?
Mrs. Shears
Who comes over to look after Christopher and his father after Christopher's mother dies?
His father
Who does Christopher discover killed the murder victim?
His mother
Who does Christopher end up living primarily with at the end of the novel?
His father, uncle and grandmother
Who does Christopher tell the policeman make up his family?
Crazy Horse
Who does Victor believe One-Braid wants him to be?
Siobhan
Who draws different faces for Christopher so he can understand different emotions?
Mrs. Alexander
Who informs Christopher of what really happened to his mother?
Ms. Gascoyne
Who is the head Mistress at Christopher's school?
Bono
Who originally knows about Troy's affair?
Victor
Who turns back to help Dirty Joe?
Because they are not as complex as humans, can never lie and you always know what they are feeling
Why does Christopher like dogs?
Because he always needs to know exactly what time it is
Why does Christopher need his watch?
Because he is unable to
Why does Christopher never tell lies?
Because he sees 6 red cars in a row and has a Super Good Day so he takes a risk
Why does Christopher not abandon the novel?
Because people's instructions don't often make sense to him
Why does Christopher not always do what he is told?
Siobhan told him it would be a good idea
Why does Christopher start writing the story?
Because he likes to be alone and can be in tight spaces
Why does Christopher think he would be a good astronaut?
He thinks they believe in heaven because people don't like the idea of dying so it comforts them in a way
Why does Christopher think people believe in Heaven?
Because she is innocent of her father's sins
Why does Rose decide to care for Raynell?
They are seduced by white people
Why don't Victor and Sadie want to leave Dirty Joe behind at the carnival?
Because he does not talk about Wellington, he talks about Mr. Shears
en though he has been told not to talk to the neighbors about Wellington, why does Christopher talk to Mrs. Alexander?
The police
ho interrogates Christopher after Mrs. Shears discovers what's happened to her dog?
The church
ter Rose learns of Troy's affair, she becomes more involved with what organization?