Aristotle and Dante - Part I

How old is Ari at the start of the book?

• 14

• 15

• 16

• 17

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How does Ari feel about himself and his life in general at the start of the book?

• confused

• enthusiastic

• depressed

• awesome

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Why does Dante speak funny?

• allergies

• has a cold

• infection as a young kid

• damaged vocal chords

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CCSS.RL.8.3

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How does Dante prefer to play music?

• CD's

• radio

• record player

• cassettes

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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What did Ari's father surprisingly study before the military?

• dance

• welding

• engineering

• art

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In chp 5 what poet does Ari read?

• William Shakespeare

• William Carlos William

• Maya Angelou

• Walt Whitman

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What is one thing Ari and Dante don't have in common about their relationships with their fathers?

• they both kiss when they greet their kids

• they both are Mexican American

• they both are still married

• they both work full time

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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How does Ari feel about Dante at the end of part 1?

• he is annoyed with him

• he is confused by him

• he is so happy to be his friend

• he is ambivalent

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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How does Dante's mom feel about wearing shoes? and what is her dangerous stereotype?

• She hates shoes, they give you ringworm

• She loves shoes, if you don't wear them you are poor and dirty

• She hates shoes, they bring germs into the house

• She loves shoes, if you don't wear them you are rude and untrustworthy

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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How does Dante feel about being Mexican- American?

• he loves it, he is proud of his heritage

• he hates it

• he is ambivalent; it's okay

• he is confused about it and feels sometimes out of place and more American

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