1. Discuss with close reference to the novel how Christopher, who is afflicted with autism, manages to cope with the chaos around him? Explain what he has succeeded and failed to do in his efforts to make sense of our world.
2. Christopher says “I always tell the truth”. Why do you think this aspect of his character is an important feature of the novel? Support your answer by close reference to the novel. [October/November 2008]
3. What impressions does Haddon give you of Siobhan and of her importance to Christopher? Support your answer by close reference to relevant parts of the novel.
[October/November 2008]
4. Christopher is not the new kind of hero that some readers make him out to be; he is in fact, a false one. Comment briefly on this remark.
5. Christopher says “I do not tell lies”. Why do you think this aspect of his character is an important feature of the novel? Support your answer by close reference to the novel.
6. What is your opinion of Christopher’s father and of his relationship with Christopher? Support your answer by close reference to the novel. [October/November 2007]
7. Christopher has unusual reactions to people. Explore the ways in which Haddon makes this vivid in any two incidents in the novel. [October/November 2007]
8. Christopher is concerned with his solo struggle for survival in this world of normal people whom he despises. What do you think of this comment?
9. Which idiosyncrasies of Christopher’s endear him to you? Which doesn’t? Discuss and explain with close reference to relevant incidents in the novel.
10. “Christopher’s autism greatly affects the way he relates to other people.” Discuss this comment with close reference to any three other important characters in the novel.
11. One reviewer described Christopher as "a new kind of hero". Do you think this is a good description of him? Support your ideas by close reference to the novel. [GCE O Level Oct-Nov 2009]
12. Choose ONE incident in the novel that you find particularly moving and explain why. Remember to refer closely to Haddon's writing. [GCE O Level Oct-Nov 2009]
13. “Christopher’s escape from Swindon to London is a life-changing experience for him and the people who love him.” Examine this comment carefully with close reference to the novel. [SHSS Preliminary Examinations 2009]
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