Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe Quiz

Benjamin Alire Saenz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

A girl tells Dante that when he kisses her, it's like he's kissing someone else. Who is that "someone else" likely to be? (from Section 5 - Letters on a Page, Part 2)

Gina.

Bernardo.

Ari.

Ileana.

2.

Why is Ari's Christmas gift to Dante significant? (from Section 5 - Letters on a Page, Part 2)

It recognizes Dante's love for art and for a specific painting in particular.

It tells Dante that Ari wants to kiss boys, too.

It tells Dante that Ari is done with their friendship.

It recognizes the closeness of their friendship while telling Dante that it can never be anything more.

3.

What is the main reason that Ari gives for not writing back to Dante? (from Section 4 - Letters on a Page, Part 1)

He's too busy at work to write letters.

He's struggling to find the right way to express his feelings.

He's too busy with his relationship with Ileana to write letters.

He's fed up with getting so many letters from Dante and doesn't want to encourage him.

4.

What is the most likely reason Ari feels resentful of Dante in the aftermath of the accident? (from Section 3 - The End of Summer)

If Dante hadn't stopped to take care of the bird, Ari wouldn't have had to push him out of the way of the car.

If Dante hadn't stopped to take off his shoes, Ari wouldn't have had to push him out of the way of the car.

If Dante hadn't slipped and fallen on the rainslick street, Ari wouldn't have had to push him out of the way of the car.

If Dante hadn't asked him to go for a walk, Ari wouldn't have had to push him out of the way of the car.

5.

What is the most likely reason Ari is happy to discover that his father has bad dreams? (from Section 2 - Sparrows Falling from the Sky)

It makes him understand why things are so difficult between his dad and his brother.

It helps him understand and know his dad better.

It gives him a good story to tell Dante.

It makes him feel better and stronger than his dad.

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