Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe Quiz

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What word best describes the two father/son relationships portrayed in this section - specifically, the relationship between Ari and his dad, and the relationship between Dante and his? (from Section 1 - The Different Rules of Summer )

Echoing.

Contrasting.

Paralleling.

Repeating.

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 will do anything to make him feel better after the attack.

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.

What is the most likely reason Ari refuses to look at Dante's sketchbook? (from Section 3 - The End of Summer)

He's afraid that Dante will want him to critique his art, something he (Ari) knows nothing about.

He's afraid that Dante's art is really bad.

He's afraid of seeing himself through Dante's eyes.

He's afraid that Dante's drawing is better than his (Ari's) writing.

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

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 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 wounded.

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