Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe Quiz

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

His grandfather and an ancient Roman dancer.

His grandfather and an ancient Chinese philosopher.

His grandfather and an ancient Greek military leader.

His grandfather and an ancient Greek philsopher.

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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.

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

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.

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)

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

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

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

Ari, because Dante is concerned about them both.

Why is Dante leaving El Paso? (from Section 2 - Sparrows Falling from the Sky)

His dad has a job opportunity out of town, and the family is moving.

A relative has died, and Dante and his family are going to be with relatives.

Dante's parents are afraid of his friendship with Ari and are taking him (Dante) away to keep him safe.

Dante has been seriously injured in an accident and is going away to recuperate.