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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 Chapter 41 | Part 2 Chapter 42 | Part 2 Chapter 43.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the author, which of the following was a reason why Pi decided to get back into the lifeboat?
(a) He knew the tiger would not hurt him.
(b) He wanted to get dry.
(c) He was cold and tired.
(d) There was a shark in the water.

2. What was the reaction of Pi's parents to Pi's explorations and practices of various religions?
(a) They thought he was doing the right thing.
(b) They wanted him to stop exploring religions and settle on one.
(c) They wanted him to choose one faith and practice it.
(d) They were uncomfortable with his religious practices.

3. 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?
(a) Pi's daughter.
(b) Pi's son.
(c) Pi's wife.
(d) Pi's cat.

4. Which of these events did not occur before the ship sank?
(a) Pi found rising water blocking his way when he tried to return to his room.
(b) Pi woke up and decided to go exploring.
(c) Acccording to Pi's brother, there had been some problem with the engines.
(d) There was a general alarm to alert everyone that the ship was sinking.

5. How did Richard Parker end up in the lifeboat with Pi?
(a) Pi helped him swim to the boat by throwing him a life buoy.
(b) He was there before Pi got in.
(c) He jumped into the boat from the ship.
(d) Pi doesn't know how he got there.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who were the two men Pi called the "prophets of his youth"?

3. When Pi got back into the lifeboat in Part 2, who did he see look out from under the tarp?

4. Does the meeting at the zoo between the two Mr. Kumars have any special significance?

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

(see the answer key)

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