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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. On the first day, what animals did Pi think were on the lifeboat?
(a) A hyena, a zebra, and an orangutan.
(b) Two hyenas, a zebra, and a dog.
(c) A zebra, an orangutan, a dog, and a hyena.
(d) A hyena, a zebra, an orangutan, and a monkey.

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

3. 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 choose one faith and practice it.
(c) They wanted him to stop exploring religions and settle on one.
(d) They were uncomfortable with his religious practices.

4. What was the response of Pi's father to his request for Christian baptism and a prayer rug?
(a) His father thought it was a good idea.
(b) His father said to talk to his mother about it.
(c) His father just wanted Pi to be happy.
(d) His father didn't question him about this decision.

5. Pi's interest in which of the following is one of the themes that runs throughout the book?
(a) Botany.
(b) Zoology.
(c) Politics.
(d) Sociology.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Pi feel that God was very close to him?

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

3. What is the omega animal?

4. Who was Mr. Satish Kumar?

5. The main character grew up in what country?

(see the answer key)

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