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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 Chapter 83 | Part 2 Chapter 84 | Part 2 Chapter 85.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the response of Pi's father to his request for Christian baptism and a prayer rug?
(a) His father just wanted Pi to be happy.
(b) His father didn't question him about this decision.
(c) His father thought it was a good idea.
(d) His father said to talk to his mother about it.

2. What else did Pi see a group of, which stayed with him an entire day?
(a) Dolphins.
(b) Sea Lions.
(c) Sharks.
(d) Whales.

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

4. The author uses the animals as symbols of what?
(a) Pi or some part of him.
(b) Different aspects of human nature.
(c) Man's aggression.
(d) They are not symbols.

5. When Pi saw a sea turtle near the boat, what did he do?
(a) Watched the turtle until it swam off.
(b) Commanded the turtle to go for help.
(c) Got into the water and swam with the turtle.
(d) Talked to the turtle.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Pi's father tell him was the second greatest danger in the zoo?

3. What did Pi and Richard Parker come eye to eye with after the great storm?

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

5. What was the tiger trying to do with his feces?

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