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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. Which of the following statements is NOT true about Pi's baptism?
(a) It was an uncomfortable event for Pi.
(b) The actual baptism was, for him, as refreshing as a warm summer rain.
(c) The actual baptism involved only a trickle of water poured over his head.
(d) His father, mother and brother came, even though it was against their will.

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

3. What does Pi lament to the author that he is forgetting?
(a) What his father looked like.
(b) What his brother looked like.
(c) What his mother looked like.
(d) What Richard Parker looked like.

4. What happened after the meeting of Pi's parents and his religious teachers?
(a) Pi went off by himself to think about the meeting.
(b) Pi went to bed.
(c) Pi's family went out for ice cream.
(d) They all had tea together.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Pi do when he didn't feel as welcome to his interfaith practices as before?

2. The main character grew up in what country?

3. When the hyena began to act strangely, what did Pi do?

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

5. How did Richard Parker end up in the lifeboat with Pi?

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