Worksheet on The Curious Incident - Adaptation from Novel
English
Grade 7
8 questions
~16 mins
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A comprehension worksheet focusing on the adaptation of The Curious Incident from novel to stage, with an emphasis on historical setting. It includes passage summaries and analytical questions designed for Grade 7 students.
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Worksheet on The Curious Incident - Adaptation from Novel
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Scene Summary and Context Guide
The stage adaptation of The Curious Incident shifts the setting from the original novel’s contemporary environment to a historical period, specifically during the late 20th century. The scene described takes place in a small British town where the protagonist, Christopher, navigates his world amidst social and technological changes of that era. The scene highlights the contrast between traditional life and emerging modernity, with references to older architecture and early digital devices. The stage design emphasizes period-specific costumes and props, such as rotary phones and vintage cars, to immerse the audience in that specific time frame. The adaptation uses lighting and sound effects to evoke the atmosphere of the era—such as ambient city noise and period-appropriate music—enhancing the storytelling. A key phrase from the scene, 'the streets buzzed with the hum of old engines,' encapsulates the historical setting. This period is significant because it reflects a time when society was transitioning from reliance on physical, manual processes to digital and technological reliance. Understanding this context enriches the appreciation of the adaptation, as it influences characters’ behaviors and societal interactions depicted on stage.
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Answer each question thoughtfully. Use specific details from the passage where applicable.
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What is the primary purpose of emphasizing period-specific props and costumes in the stage adaptation?
[2 marks]2.
Identify one literary device used in the phrase 'the streets buzzed with the hum of old engines' and explain its effect.
[3 marks]3.
How does the use of lighting and sound effects contribute to establishing the historical setting in the adaptation?
[3 marks]4.
Describe how the adaptation's visual elements help convey the societal changes of the late 20th century.
[5 marks]5.
Explain why the adaptation might choose to focus on technological devices like vintage phones in its historical setting.
[2 marks]6.
What is the significance of setting a scene during a time of societal transition, according to the context guide?
[2 marks]7.
Identify one technical aspect (such as stage design, costume, or lighting) used to depict the late 20th century in the adaptation.
[2 marks]8.
How does understanding the historical setting improve the viewer's appreciation of the stage adaptation?
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- 12/31/2025
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- 12/31/2025
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