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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 did Richard Parker kill while Pi was building the raft?
(a) A fish.
(b) A hyena.
(c) A bird.
(d) A rat.

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 did not concede to his wishes.
(c) His mother told him it was his father's decision.
(d) His mother conceded to his wishes, but only after he argued with her.

3. What did Pi do to modify the raft?
(a) Made a mast and draped a blanket over it to create shelter.
(b) Made the raft wider with more wood and rope.
(c) Increased the depth of the raft by adding another layer of wood,
(d) Made a mast and found a compass in the locker to navigate with.

4. Since Pi had no bait, what did he cut up to fish with in the morning, after his leather shoe was unsuccessful?
(a) Flying fish.
(b) The biscuits.
(c) The tiger's droppings.
(d) The British naval manual.

5. What equipment did Pi fish the most with?
(a) His hands.
(b) Gaffs.
(c) Hooks.
(d) Poles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the response of Pi's father to his request for Christian baptism and a prayer rug?

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

3. According to the author, which of the following was a reason why Pi decided to get back into the lifeboat?

4. What two things does Pi attribute his survival alongside Richard Parker with?

5. What was an act of deference by the tiger to Pi?

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