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Theories of RelativityDylan says his theories are based on what? (1) - answerexperimintation and
observation
What does Dylan say about his mother and their relationship? (1) - answer"would have
given me away for pocket change or less."
Dylan says Jenna has been on the streets for how long? (1) - answerabout 6 days
Dylan says what has replaced Vultures eyeballs? What is Vultures real name? (1) -
answerdollar signs, Brendan
What does Dylan say is a "fine balance" (1) - answer"Too many coins and people stop
giving. No coins and they don't give."
What does Jenna mean when she says "trouble coming" (2) - answerthe cops are
coming towards them. Her parents have probably filed a missing persons report
Where is the local hangout? Why do the street kids like going there? (2) -
answerMandy's donuts. Order something not bothered
How long has Dylan been on the streets? How often has he washed his hair in that
time? (2) - answer3 weeks, only once
What did the owner say to Dylan when he tried to apply at a job for Mandy's donuts? (2)
- answer"You don't look clean enough to work...this is food you're working around."
How old will Jenna be in a couple of months? (2) - answer16
Why is Dylan able to understand Jenna "latching onto" Vulture (2) - answer"When you
first land on the street you're so shit-scared you latch onto whatever security you can
find"
What does Dylan say is the biggest different between he and Jenna and the reason why
they are homeless? (2) - answer"Jenna's a runaway, I'm a throwaway."
List two things Dylan tells Jenna about his parents. (2) - answerhad when she was 16,
father never showed up for birth left shortly after
, What would Dylan's mom and Granddad argue about? (2) - answerpaying child support,
threatening to go to court. Dylan's father wouldn't pay
What does Dylan say about Vulture and street people? (2) - answer"he's not a street
person, he just preys on them."
Where does Dylan go at the start of Chapter 3? (3) - answerthe library. "Libraries are
forgiving places."
What is in Dylan's backpack? What does he say about his backpack? (3) -
answermusic, silver of soap, etc. "I live in constant fear of losing me."
What book sparks Dylan's interest? (3) - answer"Albert Einstein father of the Theory's of
Relativity."
Describe Twitch. Provide 4 characteristics (3) - answercan't sit still, green hair, druggie
Why doesn't Dylan want to go to the youth center? (3) - answer"I've never been and I
don't want to go. I'm fine here with books and theories."
Who is the "nice guy" Twitch suggests they visit? (3) - answerBrad
After Brad makes a pass at Dylan, Dylan confronts Twitch about his stay with Brad.
Why does Twitch sometimes stay there? (4) - answer"You drink a bit, pop a pill and it's
not so bad, plus, Brad's a nice guy."
Where do Jenna and Dylan go to this chapter? (4) - answerDylan's old school to clean
out his locker
What day was Dylan kicked out? Why does Dylan's mom kick him out? (4) - answerHis
birthday. Because he wouldn't lie and say Micha's Italian.
Despite Mr. Crowe knowing Dylan is homeless, why, do you think, Dylan wouldn't
accept Mr. Crowe's help? Especially if this could help Dylan get off the streets? (5&6) -
answerDylan's Pride
How does Jenna describe her father? How does she describe her mother? (5&6) -
answerfathers a control freak, mother does whatever he says
Where does Dylan go after his trip with Jenna? (5&6) - answerto Jordan and Micha's
school
What about Micha makes Dylan suspicious? What does he conclude from this? (5&6) -
answerthe fact that he isn't any dirtier than the other kids. Dan
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