Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe Quiz

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What is the main reason that Ari's dad's comment that Ari is "fighting this war in the worst possible way" significant? (from Section 7, All the Secrets of the Universe)

Ari's dad fought in a war, and thinks Ari should have used even more violence (i.e. a gun).

Ari's dad was also in a war, and knows what violence can do to both the perpetrator and the victim.

Ari's dad also has a gay friend, and has different ideas about defending friends from homophobic assaults.

Ari's dad never fought in a war, and doesn't know what he's talking about.

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 gives him a good story to tell Dante.

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 makes him feel better and stronger than his dad.

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 Dante can manipulate Ari into doing whatever he (Dante) wants.

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 Ari really wants to kiss Dante, and has accepted their shared attraction.

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

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

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

Ari, because Dante is concerned about them both.

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

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 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.

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