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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 Chapter 77 | Part 2 Chapter 78 | Part 2 Chapter 79.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 1, Chapter 30, what does the author say he learned about Pi when they met?
(a) That Pi's wife's name is Meena and she is a doctor.
(b) That Pi was twice divorced.
(c) That Pi was married.
(d) That Pi did not believe in marriage.

2. What did Richard Parker kill while Pi was building the raft?
(a) A rat.
(b) A hyena.
(c) A bird.
(d) A fish.

3. What were the greatest of contradictions, according to Pi?
(a) The sea and the sky.
(b) Darkness of the night and the daylight.
(c) Boredom and terror.
(d) Faith and hopelessness.

4. Pi did what with the raft after he built it?
(a) Used it to build a wall to block Richard Parker's view of him sleeping.
(b) Set it free into the water.
(c) Tethered it to the boat.
(d) Put it on the dry land to keep it safe.

5. Which of the reasons listed below is NOT one of the reasons Pi's father decided to move the family to Canada?
(a) His father worried about the political situation in India.
(b) His father thought there would be changes in India because of Mrs. Ghandi.
(c) His father wanted to give Pi a broader view of life and religion.
(d) His father hoped to provide a better life for the family in Canada.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sea creatures were around the boat most of the time?

2. What did Pi build a raft out of?

3. What did Pi start to follow after his food supplies run low?

4. What did Pi plan to do with Richard Parker the night after he finished the raft?

5. What did Pi do when the sun rose the day after he built his raft?

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