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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. Why did Pi throw himself out of the lifeboat?
(a) He thought he saw another lifeboat that might be safer.
(b) He was hot and he thought he could cool off in the water.
(c) He realized he was in a boat with a Bengal tiger.
(d) Someone called to him to swim to another boat.

2. How large was the boat?
(a) 4 feet deep, 18 feet wide, 10 feet long.
(b) 26 feet deep, 8 feet wide, 3.5 feet long.
(c) 10 feet deep, 4 feet wide, 18 feet long.
(d) 3.5 feet deep, 8 feet wide, 26 feet long.

3. What were along the interior perimeter of the boat?
(a) Benches.
(b) Shelves.
(c) Lamps.
(d) Chairs.

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

5. How did Pi end up in the lifeboat?
(a) It was his assigned lifeboat and he went there as the ship sank.
(b) He was thrown overboard and landed there.
(c) His father put him there as the ship was sinking.
(d) He fell off the ship and swam to the lifeboat.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was under the tarp on the boat?

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

4. What event showed that fortune was with Pi?

5. What did the boat do when the raft was next to it?

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