Chapters 1-3

Reading Check

1. The Bangers (Chapter 1)

2. 5 years old (Chapter 2)

Short Answer

1. Spaz’s ability to retain this fact demonstrates that he has a strong memory. In the world of The Last Book in the Universe, no one has strong memory retention because of the prevalence of mindprobes. (Chapter 3)

Chapters 4-6

Reading Check

1. A Tactical Urban Vehicle (Chapter 4)

2. Coley Riggins (Chapter 4)

Short Answer

1. First, always believe Billy. Second, always obey Billy. Third and finally, always speak true to Billy. (Chapter 5)

2. He remembers when he was about four years old his adopted younger sister Bean coming to his family unit, which consisted of his foster mother Kay and father Charly. He recalls immediately feeling a sense of brotherly love for Bean. (Chapter 6)

Chapters 7-9

Reading Check

1. Three (Chapter 7)

2. Bone marrow sickness, otherwise known as leukemia (Chapter 8)

Short Answer

1. Billy enforces strict rules on Spaz, which seem to apply only to Spaz and not to the group at large. He is punished for interrupting or disrespecting Billy, and Billy looks out for Spaz’s wellbeing (by forbidding him to make the treacherous journey to see Bean).