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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1 Chapter 33 | Part 1 Chapter 34 | Part 1 Chapter 35 | Part 1 Chapter 36.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Pi first learn about Islam?
(a) By studying at school.
(b) By discovering the Muslim section of his town.
(c) By talking to his friends.
(d) By listening to his parents.

2. What do Pi's parents think about his being so religious?
(a) They just want Pi to be happy.
(b) They hope Pi's religious fervor is a passing phase.
(c) While they may not believe as Pi does, they encourage him.
(d) They think Pi should choose one religion, whichever one he wants.

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

4. When Pi's father took his sons on a tour of the zoo, which of the following statements is not true?
(a) His father showed them how quickly animals could kill them.
(b) His father told them none of the animals could be touched.
(c) His father told them not to try and pet a tiger.
(d) They watched a tiger eat a goat.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After the family sold the zoo, why did it take a year before they could leave India for Canada?

2. When Pi was 14, he went on a family vacation to Munmar and saw what on the top of three hills?

3. Which of the following is true about Pi's family's departure from India?

4. Who were the two men Pi called the "prophets of his youth"?

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

(see the answer key)

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