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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. In Part 1, Chapter 12, what do readers learn about the nameless man?
(a) The author uses him only as a means to tell the story.
(b) He is a relative of the main character.
(c) He will probably remain nameless throughout the story.
(d) He is the main character.

2. How did Pi first learn about Islam?
(a) By discovering the Muslim section of his town.
(b) By listening to his parents.
(c) By studying at school.
(d) By talking to his friends.

3. According to Pi, when do animals try to escape from the zoo?
(a) When they don't like their habitat.
(b) When they are hungry.
(c) When they are unhappy.
(d) When they want to return to their prior home.

4. The main character's father loved to talk about what subject?
(a) Swimming.
(b) Zoology.
(c) History.
(d) Animals.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the purpose of the italicized chapters?

2. According to Pi, when have successful zookeepers created a healthy environment for the animals?

3. According to Pi's father, what kind of an environment do animals seek?

4. In Part 1, Chapter 1, the main character tells about his experience in which location?

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

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