Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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 mother.

Ari's father.

Dante.

Dante's father.

2.

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 freedom.

His sketchbook: both represent freedom.

His going without shoes: both represent maturity.

His weeping: both represent deep feeling.

3.

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

4.

Who is Ari named after? (from Section 2 - Sparrows Falling from the Sky)

His grandfather and an ancient Chinese philosopher.

His grandfather and an ancient Greek philsopher.

His grandfather and an ancient Greek military leader.

His grandfather and an ancient Roman dancer.

5.

Metaphorically, what is the most likely reason Ari sits in his truck to drink his beer? (from Section 5 - Letters on a Page, Part 2)

Both the beer and the truck represent his connection to Dante.

Both the beer and the truck represent his suppressed desire for Ileana.

Both the beer and the truck represent his resentment of his father.

Both the beer and the truck represent freedom.

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