Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

For Ari, the truck represents a similar sort of experience to what aspect of Dante's character? (from Section 4 - Letters on a Page, Part 1)

His going without shoes: both represent maturity.

His going without shoes: both represent freedom.

His sketchbook: both represent freedom.

His weeping: both represent deep feeling.

2.

Ari's mother describes Ari as keeping his feelings bottled up. Which other character might be described as behaving in a similar way? (from Section 3 - The End of Summer)

Dante's father.

Dante.

Ari's father.

Dante's mother.

3.

How is Dante's reaction to the wounded bird similar to when he offered to teach Ari how to swim earlier in the chapter? (from Section 1 - The Different Rules of Summer )

Both happen as the result of Ari and the bird being wounded.

Both happen as the result of Dante's rebellion against his parents.

Both happen as the result of Dante's compassion.

Both happen as the result of Ari and the bird being attacked by bullies.

4.

Why is it significant that, on their trip out to the desert in the novel's final moments, that Ari kisses Dante, rather than the other way around? (from Section 7, All the Secrets of the Universe)

It confirms for both Dante and Ari that Ari really wants to kiss Dante, and has accepted their shared attraction.

It confirms for Dante that Ari will do anything to make him feel better after the attack.

It confirms for both Dante and Ari that Dante can manipulate Ari into doing whatever he (Dante) wants.

It confirms for Dante that Ari is no longer angry at him for forgiving Daniel for running away from the attack.

5.

What does Ophelia leave Ari in her will? (from Section 6 - Remember the Rain)

Her cats.

Her letters.

Her money.

Her house.

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