Theories of Relativity

Chapters 1-3

Reading Check

1. A sausage roll (Chapter 1)

2. A book about Einstein (Chapter 3)

Short Answer

1. Jenna believes her parents reported her missing. (Chapter 2)

2. Dylan believes he’s not like the other street kids who frequent the youth center. (Chapter 3)

Chapters 4-6

Reading Check

1. On his 16th birthday (Chapter 4)

2. Jenna (Chapters 4-5)

Short Answer

1. Twitch exchanges sexual favors with Brad for food and shelter. (Chapters 4, 6)

2. Dylan looks dirty and has no permanent address to use. (Chapter 6)

Chapters 7-9

Reading Check

1. His grandparents’ wedding photo (Chapter 7)

2. An ad for an alternative schooling computer program (Chapter 8)

Short Answer

1. Dylan briefly stayed with Amber when he first came to the streets, and they had sex. (Chapter 7)

2. Dylan thinks it’s better to keep his teeth than try to stand up for himself. (Chapter 9)

Chapters 10-12

Reading Check

1. Ritalin (Chapter 10)

2. Out to breakfast (Chapter 12)

Short Answer

1. Ainsley used to be a street kid. (Chapter 10)

2. Amber is afraid Vulture will hurt her and her unborn baby. (Chapter 11)

Chapters 13-15

Reading Check

1. His old home (Chapter 13)

2. An old factory (Chapter 14)

3. A job at the alternative school (Chapter 15)

Short Answer

1. Ainsley believes Jenna has been abused at home. (Chapter 13)

2. Dylan doesn’t want to risk Dan leaving his mother because Dan has made life better for Jordan and Micah. (Chapter 13)

Chapters 16-18

Reading Check

1. His own CD player (Chapter 16)

Short Answer

1. Dylan’s mother’s parents are very religious and refused to help her financially when she became pregnant with Dylan. (Chapter 17)

2. Dylan recalls his grandfather being bigger, and he wishes his grandfather were still big because he needs someone to comfort him. It disturbs Dylan to see his grandfather so small and frail. (Chapter 18)

Chapters 19-21

Reading Check

1. The stores are closed for Christmas Day. (Chapter 20)

2. His grandfather’s hat, gloves, and scarf (Chapter 21)

Short Answer

1. Dylan’s dad never made an effort to see him or be in his life, but Dylan has no one else right now. (Chapter 19)

2. Dylan is upset at his father for disrespecting his grandparents’ house and belongings. (Chapter 20)

Chapters 22-25

Reading Check

1. His backpack (Chapter 22)

2. Pills for his pain (Chapter 23)

3. His backpack (Chapter 25)

Short Answer

1. Gladdy was a nurse before she became a street person. (Chapter 23)

2. Dylan is in withdrawal and desperate to find pills. (Chapter 24)

Chapters 26-28

Reading Check

1. Einstein (Chapter 26)

Short Answer

1. Dylan says all relatives “suck” and cites his family as an example of this theory. (Chapter 26)

2. Dylan will work for Glen to pay off his debts. (Chapters 27-28)