Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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 )

Contrasting.

Echoing.

Paralleling.

Repeating.

2.

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

Her cats.

Her letters.

Her house.

Her money.

3.

What is the most likely reason that Ari sets up the rules that he does? (from Section 3 - The End of Summer)

He doesn't want to be reminded of the wounded bird.

He doesn't want to be reminded of the pain that the accident caused.

He doesn't want to be reminded of the feelings that led him to do what he did.

He doesn't want to be reminded of the fact that Dante and his family are leaving.

4.

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.

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

Ari, because Dante is concerned about them both.

5.

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

It confirms for both Dante and Ari that Ari really wants to kiss Dante, and has accepted their shared attraction.

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