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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 Chapter 59 | Part 2 Chapter 60 | Part 2 Chapter 61.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the boat do when the raft was next to it?
(a) Turned parallel to the current and calmed in its rolling motion.
(b) Turned perpendicular to the waves and rolled unpleasantly.
(c) Turned perpendicular to the current and flowed with it.
(d) Turned parallel to the waves, increasing the unpleasant rolling motion.

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

3. What religion is Pi?
(a) Muslim.
(b) Hindu.
(c) Catholic.
(d) Protestant.

4. According to Pi, why will a lion in a zoo attack?
(a) It doesn't like the trainer or zookeeper.
(b) It is hungry.
(c) Its territory is invaded.
(d) It is mean.

5. Pi took inventory of what on the boat?
(a) A wooden trunk.
(b) A metal cupboard.
(c) A cage.
(d) The locker.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Pi do to modify the raft?

2. When Pi awoke in the middle of the night and saw the huge moonlit sky before him, what did he think about with regards to himself and the rest of the sea?

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

4. What did Pi not find after looking around on the boat?

5. Since Pi had no bait, what did he cut up to fish with in the morning, after his leather shoe was unsuccessful?

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