Ari
What is Ari's full first name?
Aristotle
How old is Dante?
15.
What theme does this match:
Dante learnt to accept himself before he started to like Ari.
Self love and acceptance.
Where did Ari and Dante meet?
The swimming pool.
What is the full book title?
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe.
How many people are in Ari's family including pets?
7 people; 2 sisters, 1 brother, 1 pet, himself and his parents.
How many siblings does Dante have?
Trick question, none.
How is parental expectations a theme?
Since Dante is scared that he will disappoint his family by being gay he does not want to tell his parents. In the end he tells his parents and, his parents only show him love and support.
What activity are Ari and Dante doing before they have their first kiss?
Bowling.
What age group do we think this book is aimed towards?
High school students.
Who did Ari have a crush on?
Ileana.
Who was Dante kissing right before he was beat up?
Daniel from his work.
Choosing your own path is one of the themes in this book, what is one reason why it is.
Ari and Dante both go separate ways and discover who they are and how they want to continue living life. Although these 2 boys go separate ways they stay together through it all.
While picking up a bird from the road who pushes who out of the way and gets run over by a car?
Ari pushed Dante out of the way and got run over by the car.
What do we think is a weakness in the story?
Ari not being able to meet his brother and read his letters.
What is Ari's dog name?
Legs.
Where did Dante move to for a year?
Chicago.
Which theme is this:
Ari accepting Dante even though Ari has not made a decision about who he loves yet.
Accepting others despite their differences.
Who sends letters too who while Dante is in Chicago?
Dante sends the letters to Ari.
Who did Dante tell first about being?
Dante told Ari first.
What makes Ari realize he has feelings for Dante?
When Ari's family tells him that Dante likes him.
What is one of Dante's personality traits?
-Outgoing
-Athletic
-Confident
In what part of the story does Ari realize he has feelings for Dante?
When he finds out from his parents and Dante that Dante loves him.
Who are the main characters in the story?
Ari and Dante.