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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. On whose estimated birthday did Pi sing "Happy Birthday"?
(a) His brother's.
(b) His mother's.
(c) His father's.
(d) The tiger's.

2. 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.

3. What did Pi's father tell him was the second greatest danger in the zoo?
(a) Man.
(b) Anthropomorphism.
(c) Old buildings.
(d) Animal cruelty.

4. What did Pi do to keep Richard Parker satisfied?
(a) Talked to him while he petted him.
(b) Caught as many fish as possible.
(c) Put him on the raft.
(d) Did not get near him, leaving him alone.

5. What was an act of deference by the tiger to Pi?
(a) Being silent and gentle with Pi.
(b) Not lashing out at Pi.
(c) Growling at Pi.
(d) Hiding his feces.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to the underside of Pi's raft?

2. The nameless male character introduced in Part 1, Chapter 2 reappears in Part 1, Chapter 6. Readers now learn what about this man?

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

4. After Pi was nearly starving, what did a storm of flying fish bring onto the boat?

5. 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?

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