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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 was the response of Pi's mother to his request for a Christian baptism and a prayer rug?
(a) His mother was supportive of him as soon as he asked.
(b) His mother conceded to his wishes, but only after he argued with her.
(c) His mother did not concede to his wishes.
(d) His mother told him it was his father's decision.

2. How did Richard Parker end up in the lifeboat with Pi?
(a) Pi doesn't know how he got there.
(b) He was there before Pi got in.
(c) He jumped into the boat from the ship.
(d) Pi helped him swim to the boat by throwing him a life buoy.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why did Pi throw himself out of the lifeboat?

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

5. What did Pi smell when he was next to the boat?

(see the answer key)

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