Ari
Dante
Themes
Ari and Dante
Facts About the Book
100

What is Ari's full first name?

Aristotle 

100

How old is Dante?

15.

100

What theme does this match:

Dante learnt to accept himself before he started to like Ari.

Self love and acceptance. 

100

Where did Ari and Dante meet?

The swimming pool.

100

What is the full book title?

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe. 

200

How many people are in Ari's family including pets?

7 people; 2 sisters, 1 brother, 1 pet, himself and his parents.

200

How many siblings does Dante have?

Trick question, none.

200

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.

200

What activity are Ari and Dante doing before they have their first kiss?

Bowling.

200

What age group do we think this book is aimed towards?

High school students. 

300

Who did Ari have a crush on?

Ileana.

300

Who was Dante kissing right before he was beat up?

Daniel from his work.

300

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. 

300

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.

300

What do we think is a weakness in the story?

Ari not being able to meet his brother and read his letters. 

400

What is Ari's dog name?

Legs.

400

Where did Dante move to for a year?

Chicago. 

400

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.

400

Who sends letters too who while Dante is in Chicago?

Dante sends the letters to Ari.

400

Who did Dante tell first about being?

Dante told Ari first.

500

What makes Ari realize he has feelings for Dante?

When Ari's family tells him that Dante likes him.

500

What is one of Dante's personality traits?

-Outgoing

-Athletic

-Confident 

500

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.

500

Who are the main characters in the story?

Ari and Dante.