Vocabulary 1
relating to the assistance of those in need
charitable
devote (time, effort, or oneself) to a particular task or purpose
dedicate
In this section, what happens to Timothy’s mother? And how does she react?
She loses her job but she seems unconcerned by it.
Why did Timothy get in trouble at shool?
He punched a kid for calling Levi the "R" word.
Who calls for Timothy while he is in Juvie?
His dad
unclean
a prospective employee or participant
candidate
Who replaced Levi's nurse, Mary, after Mom losses her job?
Marisol
What is Timothy's consequence for the incident at school?
He has ISS.
Why does Timothy want Mrs. B. and James at the Carnival of Giving?
He says if it weren't for them, they wouldn't be doing it.
make smaller by eliminating staff positions
downsize
a condition characterized by a set of associated symptoms
syndrome
What does Timothy finally tell his mother that they need to do?
He told his mom that it was time to let people help.
Who is Timothy's neighbor at his new apartment complex?
James
What exciting news does Mrs. B. have to share with Timothy?
Dr. Sawyer emailed him back and says he will help.
a member of a self-appointed group of citizens who undertake law enforcement in their community without legal authority
vigilante
difficult to find, catch, or achieve
elusive
Why is Timothy embarrassed about the Carnival of Giving?
He is embarrassed because it was his family who was in need of help.
What does Mom want Dad to sign?
Divorce papers
What happens to Levi when Mom is at work for a few hours?
He stops breathing.
a lump of earth or clay
clod
tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely
tenacious
What does Timothy NOT want to do at the Carnival of Giving?
He does not want to make a speech.
What good news does Mom get?
She got a new job.
What does Timothy do with Levi that breaks his probation?
He "steals' the Turtle to take Levi to the hospital to save his life.