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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1 Chapter 17 | Part 1 Chapter 18 | Part 1 Chapter 19 | Part 1 Chapter 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The main character grew up in what country?
(a) Mexico.
(b) India.
(c) Canada.
(d) United States.

2. What was the main character named after?
(a) His father.
(b) A swimming pool.
(c) A famous landmark.
(d) His grandfather.

3. According to Pi's father, what kind of an environment do animals seek?
(a) Happy.
(b) Free.
(c) Safe.
(d) Comfortable.

4. What is the purpose of the italicized chapters?
(a) To give the reader some background about the man.
(b) To add some mysteriousness to the story.
(c) To confuse the reader.
(d) To tell the reader how the author discovered the story.

5. As Pi was learning about Islam, he visited a Muslim shopkeeper. Which of the following statements is true?
(a) The shopkeeper took Pi to a mosque.
(b) The shopkeeper asked Pi to leave when it was time to pray.
(c) Pi didn't have dinner with the shopkeeper.
(d) Pi bought Muslim prayer beads at the shop.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the main character think about the animals in the zoo?

2. Why must a circus lion trainer establish that he is the alpha male with respect to the lion?

3. According to Pi, when do animals try to escape from the zoo?

4. How important is religion to Pi?

5. When did Pi feel that God was very close to him?

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