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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 Chapter 80 | Part 2 Chapter 81 | Part 2 Chapter 82.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What did Pi do when he didn't feel as welcome to his interfaith practices as before?
(a) Talked to his religious teachers.
(b) Changed Christian churches.
(c) Lingered after Muslim prayers.
(d) Attended Hindu temple only at quiet times.

4. What did Pi do when the sun rose the day after he built his raft?
(a) Created a fishing line to use to catch food.
(b) Prepared to battle the tiger.
(c) Moved closer to the tiger for protection.
(d) Fell asleep exhausted, wrapped in his warm blanket.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 1, Chapter 21, what is the author's purpose in writing about what he thinks after interviewing Pi?

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

3. How did Pi spend his second night on the lifeboat?

4. After Pi was nearly starving, what did a storm of flying fish bring onto the boat?

5. Which of the following statements is true about Pi's parents' practice of their religion?

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