1. Which of these events did not occur before the ship sank?
(a) Pi woke up and decided to go exploring.
(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 found rising water blocking his way when he tried to return to his room.

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

3. According to the author, which of the following was a reason why Pi decided to get back into the lifeboat?
(a) There was a shark in the water.
(b) He wanted to get dry.
(c) He was cold and tired.
(d) He knew the tiger would not hurt him.

4. What separated Pi from the Tiger on the boat?
(a) A tarp.
(b) A table.
(c) A wall.
(d) A floor.

5. Who is Antieji?
(a) Pi's foster mother in Toronto.
(b) Pi's cousin.
(c) Pi's aunt.
(d) Pi's best friend.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

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

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

4. What religion is Pi?

5. What is the omega animal?

(see the answer key)

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