HSC Exam Questions for Module B: Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
Use these questions to practise writing for your Module Paper. Aim to write a clear and powerful thesis as well as a strong conclusion.
Question 1
Distinctive ideas are at the heart of every novel.
In your view, what is a distinctive idea explored in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time]? Explain how it is developed throughout the novel.
Question 2
In what ways does the author draw you into the novel?
In your response, make detailed reference to your prescribed text.
Question 3
Identify a key episode in your prescribed text.
Analyse the ways in which this key episode reflects the ideas and characteristics of the text as a whole.
Present your analysis in one of the following ways –
Question 4
On the basis of the distinctive features of your prescribed text, argue for its inclusion in the ‘Top Prose Fiction’ list.
Use these questions to practise writing for your Module Paper. Aim to write a clear and powerful thesis as well as a strong conclusion.
Question 1
Distinctive ideas are at the heart of every novel.
In your view, what is a distinctive idea explored in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time]? Explain how it is developed throughout the novel.
Question 2
In what ways does the author draw you into the novel?
In your response, make detailed reference to your prescribed text.
Question 3
Identify a key episode in your prescribed text.
Analyse the ways in which this key episode reflects the ideas and characteristics of the text as a whole.
Present your analysis in one of the following ways –
- a speech at an HSC study day
- a contribution to an online HSC resources site.
Question 4
On the basis of the distinctive features of your prescribed text, argue for its inclusion in the ‘Top Prose Fiction’ list.