Why does the narrator decide to investigate the death of the dog despite his father's admonishments? a) Because he does not always do what he is told. b) Because he thinks he'll get bored when he gets home. c) Because he thinks the police will not investigate the dog's murder. d) Because he thinks Mrs. Shears killed the dog. What does the narrator say caused much of the stress in his parent's relationship? a) Father's long work b) The narrator's behavioral problems. c) Mother's extreme mood swings. d) Father's infidelity. What does Father make the narrator promise to give up at the end of Chapter 79? a) Not talking about his mother. b) Not talking about Mr. Shears. c) Talking to Mrs. Shears. d) His silly detective game. Homework: Read up to page and answer the following short essay questions. 1.Why does Christopher say he would make a good astronaut? 2.How is the novel that the narrator is writing similar to that of the Sherlock Holmes novel Hounds of the Baskervilles? How is it different? Session 3 Read in class pages 129-144, then answer following questions. What does Mrs. Alexander reveal to the narrator about Mr. Shears? a) Mr. Shears was having an affair with the narrator's mother. b) Mr. Shears killed the dog. c) Mr. Shears died two years ago. d) Mr. Shears married his mistress. What type of business does Father own? a) A laundry business. b) An auto repair business. c) A shoe repair business. d) A boiler repair business. What memory of his mother does the narrator recall in Chapter 113? a) Their holiday in Cornwall. b) Her sickness. c) Their time together at home. d) Her reading his favorite book to him. In reflection, what does the narrator recall about his mother's temper? a) His mother was very kind and gentle.
Why does the narrator decide to investigate the death of the dog despite his father's admonishments? a) Because he does not always do what he is told. b) Because he thinks he'll get bored when he gets home. c) Because he thinks the police will not investigate the dog's murder. d) Because he thinks Mrs. Shears killed the dog. What does the narrator say caused much of the stress in his parent's relationship? a) Father's long work b) The narrator's behavioral problems. c) Mother's extreme mood swings. d) Father's infidelity. What does Father make the narrator promise to give up at the end of Chapter 79? a) Not talking about his mother. b) Not talking about Mr. Shears. c) Talking to Mrs. Shears. d) His silly detective game. Homework: Read up to page and answer the following short essay questions. 1.Why does Christopher say he would make a good astronaut? 2.How is the novel that the narrator is writing similar to that of the Sherlock Holmes novel Hounds of the Baskervilles? How is it different? Session 3 Read in class pages 129-144, then answer following questions. What does Mrs. Alexander reveal to the narrator about Mr. Shears? a) Mr. Shears was having an affair with the narrator's mother. b) Mr. Shears killed the dog. c) Mr. Shears died two years ago. d) Mr. Shears married his mistress. What type of business does Father own? a) A laundry business. b) An auto repair business. c) A shoe repair business. d) A boiler repair business. What memory of his mother does the narrator recall in Chapter 113? a) Their holiday in Cornwall. b) Her sickness. c) Their time together at home. d) Her reading his favorite book to him. In reflection, what does the narrator recall about his mother's temper? a) His mother was very kind and gentle.