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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 Chapter 47 | Part 2 Chapter 48 | Part 2 Chapter 49.

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 was cold and tired.
(b) He wanted to get dry.
(c) There was a shark in the water.
(d) He knew the tiger would not hurt him.

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

3. As night fell on his first day in the lifeboat, why did Pi become scared?
(a) He didn't know what would happen.
(b) He knew the hyena was capable of hurting him.
(c) All answers are correct.
(d) It would be dark and rescue boats wouldn't see him.

4. What happened when the two Mr. Kumars in Pi's life meet by chance at the zoo?
(a) Nothing. After an introduction they each went their separate ways.
(b) The two Mr. Kumars discussed Pi's interfaith practices.
(c) Pi invited both Mr. Kumars to stay for tea at the zoo.
(d) Pi gave them both carrots to feed the zebras.

5. Why does Pi think that the hyena did not attack him?
(a) Because Pi had not yet gotten close enough to him.
(b) Because the hyena had not yet gotten to him.
(c) Because the tiger was in the boat.
(d) Because the hyena wasn't hungry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the response of Pi's father to his request for Christian baptism and a prayer rug?

2. When Pi saw a sea turtle near the boat, what did he do?

3. Pi's interest in which of the following is one of the themes that runs throughout the book?

4. On the first day, what animals did Pi think were on the lifeboat?

5. Which of these events did not occur before the ship sank?

(see the answer key)

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