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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 Chapter 68 | Part 2 Chapter 69 | Part 2 Chapter 70.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Pi's story, which of these statements is true about the black leopard that escaped from the Zurich Zoo?
(a) She lived for ten weeks before she was captured.
(b) She escaped during the day when the zookeeper left her cage open.
(c) She roamed the countryside killing small animals.
(d) She shared her habitat with a male that she did not get along with.

3. What did Pi do each time he thought he saw lights in the distance?
(a) Directed a broken mirror piece at the lights.
(b) Set off a flare.
(c) Yelled.
(d) Cried in happiness, then in pain, when the lights didn't come closer.

4. What do Pi's parents think about his being so religious?
(a) While they may not believe as Pi does, they encourage him.
(b) They think Pi should choose one religion, whichever one he wants.
(c) They hope Pi's religious fervor is a passing phase.
(d) They just want Pi to be happy.

5. Why must a circus lion trainer establish that he is the alpha male with respect to the lion?
(a) The lion must know who is boss, which will make it feel secure.
(b) Only female lions are used in the circus.
(c) All lions want to be dominated.
(d) The trainer must show the lion he is physically stronger.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Pi say at the meeting of his parents and his religious teachers?

2. Who is Mamji?

3. In Part 1, Chapter 1, the main character tells about his experience in which location?

4. Why does the author promise the reader a happy ending to Pi's tale?

5. According to Pi, when do animals try to escape from the zoo?

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