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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 Chapter 41 | Part 2 Chapter 42 | Part 2 Chapter 43.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the main character named after?
(a) His father.
(b) A swimming pool.
(c) His grandfather.
(d) A famous landmark.

2. What was the response of Pi's mother to his request for a Christian baptism and a prayer rug?
(a) His mother did not concede to his wishes.
(b) His mother conceded to his wishes, but only after he argued with her.
(c) His mother told him it was his father's decision.
(d) His mother was supportive of him as soon as he asked.

3. Why must a circus lion trainer establish that he is the alpha male with respect to the lion?
(a) All lions want to be dominated.
(b) The lion must know who is boss, which will make it feel secure.
(c) Only female lions are used in the circus.
(d) The trainer must show the lion he is physically stronger.

4. When Pi was 14, he went on a family vacation to Munmar and saw what on the top of three hills?
(a) Parks.
(b) Tea estates.
(c) Religious temples.
(d) Hotels.

5. In Part 1, Chapter 21, what is the author's purpose in writing about what he thinks after interviewing Pi?
(a) To make the reader aware that the author likes Pi.
(b) To help the reader know what the author thinks.
(c) To make the reader aware of the author's religious beliefs.
(d) To help the reader understand Pi better.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Pi throw himself out of the lifeboat?

2. Why does the author promise the reader a happy ending to Pi's tale?

3. Which of the following statements is NOT true about Pi's baptism?

4. According to the author, which of the following was a reason why Pi decided to get back into the lifeboat?

5. Pi and Mr. Kumar agreed on what?

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