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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 Pi not find after looking around on the boat?
(a) Life jackets.
(b) Tarp.
(c) Food.
(d) Drinking water.

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) All lions want to be dominated.
(c) The lion must know who is boss, which will make it feel secure.
(d) Only female lions are used in the circus.

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

4. Which of these events did not occur before the ship sank?
(a) There was a general alarm to alert everyone that the ship was sinking.
(b) Pi woke up and decided to go exploring.
(c) Acccording to Pi's brother, there had been some problem with the engines.
(d) Pi found rising water blocking his way when he tried to return to his room.

5. Which of the following statements is NOT true about Pi's baptism?
(a) His father, mother and brother came, even though it was against their will.
(b) The actual baptism was, for him, as refreshing as a warm summer rain.
(c) The actual baptism involved only a trickle of water poured over his head.
(d) It was an uncomfortable event for Pi.

Short Answer Questions

1. How important is religion to Pi?

2. What was the response of Pi's mother to his request for a Christian baptism and a prayer rug?

3. What is the omega animal?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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