Character Traits
Who are loners?
Ari and Dante.
Who says that they would rather be kissing boys?
Dante says this.
Who figures out that they are gay?
Dante figures this out about himself. (and Ari does later)
How does Ari get hurt?
He saved Dante by pushing him away from a car.
What present does Ari get for his sixteenth birthday?
He gets a 1957 red chrome truck.
What does Ari's dad have inside of him?
He has a "darkness" inside of him.
Who writes a list of what their life is so far?
Ari writes this list.
Which family member starts opening up to Ari?
Ari's dad opens up to Ari.
Why does Dante have to move to Chicago?
His dad gets a job as a professor.
What does Dante give Ari that's very special to him?
Dante gives Ari his sketchbook.
Who do Dante and Ari describe as "inscrutable"?
Dante says his mom is inscrutable; Ari says his dad is inscrutable.
Who yells "buy her a milkshake!"?
Ari yells this at Mr. Quintana.
Who is slowly learning how to communicate what they are feeling?
Ari, through letters and talking.
What's the first thing Ari does in English class?
He does an ice breaker activity.
What do Ari and Dante do when they're high?
They go dancing naked in the rain and then they go get food.
What is Mrs. Quintana's real name?
Her name is Soledad.
Who makes a promise to themself that they are going to become the worlds most casual kisser?
Ari promises himself that he's going to become the "worlds most casual kisser".
Who does Ari start to understand less?
His mom.
Where does Ari find legs?
Infront of Dante's house.
On which holiday does Ileana kiss Ari?
On New Years.
What does Dante think about the kids in Chicago?
He thinks they are really not all that interesting.
Who says "that's what girls do, good thinking."
Gina says this to Ari.
What gets Ari to start running?
His dog, Legs.
What is Ari's first dream about when he's sick?
It is about sparrows falling from the sky.
What is Ari's favorite song of the year?
"I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" by U2