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.
Why did Ileana drop out of school?
She got pregnant and dropped out to get married.
What age group is the book diected towards?
High school students.
Who did Ari have a crush on?
Ileana.
Who was Dante "kissing" when he was kissing a girl in Chicago?
A boy he made up in his mind
What is a large contrast in Dante and Aristotle's lives?
Family dynamics
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 is the first epigraph in the book?
"The problem with my life was that it was someone else's idea."
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.
What is the letter to letter ratio of Dante's letters to Aristotle's letters?
7:1
what is the name of the second section of the book?
Sparrows Falling From the Sky
What is the name of Aristotle's brother?
Bernardo
What is one of Dante's personality traits?
-Outgoing
-Athletic
-Confident
What are 2 huge themes that have to do with finding out who you are?
Ethnicity and sexuality
What 2 substances does Dante try at parties in Chicago?
Marijuana (pot) and alcohol (beer)
Who are the main characters in the story?
Ari and Dante.