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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. Who is Mamji?
(a) A respectful, affectionate term for an older person.
(b) A person who worked for Pi's father at the zoo.
(c) A person who used to be a competitive swimmer.
(d) A person who studied in England for two years.

2. When did Pi feel that God was very close to him?
(a) One day when he was riding his bike home from Mr. Kumar's, the Muslim.
(b) When he watched the Muslim shopkeeper.
(c) When he was praying in the mosque.
(d) When he was praying in the Christian church.

3. What happened at the meeting with Pi's parents and his three religious teachers?
(a) Each teacher thought their religions had similarities.
(b) Each teacher thought Pi was more faithful to his religion than to the others.
(c) They all agreed Pi could be a Hindu, Muslim, and Christian at the same time.
(d) They agreed Pi should continue exploring his religious beliefs.

4. Which of the reasons listed below is NOT one of the reasons Pi's father decided to move the family to Canada?
(a) His father thought there would be changes in India because of Mrs. Ghandi.
(b) His father wanted to give Pi a broader view of life and religion.
(c) His father worried about the political situation in India.
(d) His father hoped to provide a better life for the family in Canada.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following statements is NOT true about Pi's baptism?

2. 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?

3. Who is Antieji?

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

5. The nameless male character introduced in Part 1, Chapter 2 reappears in Part 1, Chapter 6. Readers now learn what about this man?

(see the answer key)

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