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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 type of storm was Pi struck with the beauty and wonder of?
(a) A lightning storm.
(b) A hurricane.
(c) A monsoon.
(d) A thunder storm.

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

3. What did Pi do each time he thought he saw lights in the distance?
(a) Directed a broken mirror piece at the lights.
(b) Yelled.
(c) Set off a flare.
(d) Cried in happiness, then in pain, when the lights didn't come closer.

4. Why did Pi give generously to the tiger at the cost of his own hunger and thirst?
(a) If the tiger got mad at Pi, he would lunge and kill Pi.
(b) If he didn't give generously to the tiger, Pi would not be fulfilling his religious needs.
(c) If the tiger became desperate for food, Pi knew his life would end quickly.
(d) Pi believed in sharing with the tiger for mutual survival.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. During the first night on the lifeboat, what did the hyena do?

2. What emerged for Pi through the darkest times?

3. In Part 1, Chapter 36, who is not at Pi's home to welcome the author when the author meets again with Pi and his family?

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

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

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