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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 do when he didn't feel as welcome to his interfaith practices as before?
(a) Talked to his religious teachers.
(b) Lingered after Muslim prayers.
(c) Attended Hindu temple only at quiet times.
(d) Changed Christian churches.

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

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

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

5. How important is religion to Pi?
(a) It is important depending on the circumstances.
(b) It is not important at all.
(c) It is somewhat important.
(d) It is very important.

Short Answer Questions

1. What event showed that fortune was with Pi?

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

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

4. Which of the following statements is NOT true about Pi's prayer rug?

5. According to Pi, why will a lion in a zoo attack?

(see the answer key)

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