Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe Quiz

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What is the "experiment" Dante asks Ari to try? (from Section 6 - Remember the Rain)

Dante wants Ari to let him (Dante) have Legs for a few days, to see if they can really bond with each other.

Dante wants Ari to not talk to him for a few days to see if they'll really miss each other.

Dante asks Ari to kiss him in order to find out whether he (Ari) likes kissing boys.

Dante wants Ari to kiss him in order to find out whether he (Ari) really loves Gina.

The comments made by Ari's dad about his war experiences are parallel to what comments made by what other character in this section, and why? (from Section 4 - Letters on a Page, Part 1)

Ari's comments about struggling to find the right things to say: both he and his dad are looking for ways to communicate their feelings.

Dante's comments about art and Ari: both make comments about themselves that they promise to never make again.

Ari's comments about his weightlifting: both express ways in which the characters are trying to make themselves stronger.

Dante's comments about struggling to find the right things to say: both he and Ari's dad are looking for ways to communicate their feelings.

Which experience, described previously in the narrative, is the ironic equivalent of Ari and Dante playing in the rain, and why? (from Section 6 - Remember the Rain)

Going swimming: both are expressions of Ari teaching Dante how to live.

The shoe tossing game: both are expressions of freedom.

Letter writing: both are expressions of how Ari and Dante want their relationship to become sexual.

Ari saving Dante's life: both are expressions of how much Ari cares for Dante.

At the specific point at which it's found in Section 2, the wounded bird most likely represents which specific character, and why? (from Section 2 - Sparrows Falling from the Sky)

Dante's Mother, because Dante is aware that they're both wounded.

Ari, because Dante is concerned about them both.

Dante's father, because Dante wants to do more to take care of them both.

Ari's Father, because Dante is concerned about them both.

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

Her house.

Her cats.

Her letters.

Her money.