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

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

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

4. According to Pi, why will a lion in a zoo attack?
(a) It is hungry.
(b) It is mean.
(c) It doesn't like the trainer or zookeeper.
(d) Its territory is invaded.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the purpose of the italicized chapters?

2. Which is the following is not true about Pi's visit to a Christian church and his meeting with Father Martin?

3. The main character's father loved to talk about what subject?

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

5. Pi and Mr. Kumar agreed on what?

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