2. What is the purpose of the italicized chapters?
(a) To add some mysteriousness to the story.
(b) To tell the reader how the author discovered the story.
(c) To give the reader some background about the man.
(d) To confuse the reader.

3. How did Pi spend his second night on the lifeboat?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Swimming and sleeping.
(c) Walking about the boat.
(d) Crying with grief about his family.

4. In Part 1, Chapter 33, when the author and Pi look through photos, what period in Pi's life has only a few photos?
(a) His time in Brazil.
(b) His time at the University of Toronto.
(c) His life in India.
(d) His wedding.

5. After the family sold the zoo, why did it take a year before they could leave India for Canada?
(a) No one wanted to buy the zoo.
(b) The paperwork took that long.
(c) No one wanted to buy the zoo animals.
(d) Pi's mother took that long to get the house and everything ready.

6. What did the main character think about the animals in the zoo?
(a) They would like to return to the wild.
(b) They were happy living in the zoo.
(c) They were fearful of the other animals in the zoo.
(d) They were not happy living in the zoo.

7. In Part 1, Chapter 12, what do readers learn about the nameless man?
(a) He will probably remain nameless throughout the story.
(b) He is the main character.
(c) He is a relative of the main character.
(d) The author uses him only as a means to tell the story.

8. What was the response of Pi's mother to his request for a Christian baptism and a prayer rug?
(a) His mother was supportive of him as soon as he asked.
(b) His mother conceded to his wishes, but only after he argued with her.
(c) His mother told him it was his father's decision.
(d) His mother did not concede to his wishes.

9. What did Pi not find after looking around on the boat?
(a) Life jackets.
(b) Tarp.
(c) Drinking water.
(d) Food.

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

11. The nameless male character introduced in Part 1, Chapter 2 reappears in Part 1, Chapter 6. Readers now learn what about this man?
(a) He works in the zoo.
(b) He likes to swim.
(c) He is a great cook with an extensive spice collection.
(d) He teaches the main character about animals.

12. Which of the following is true about Pi's family's departure from India?
(a) Pi was excited about leaving, but his mother was sad.
(b) Other families on the ship were going to Canada as well.
(c) The ship was delayed in its departure because of weather.
(d) The whole family was excited about going to Canada.

13. Which of the following statements is true about Pi's parents' practice of their religion?
(a) Pi's parents were not very religious.
(b) Pi's mother had a Hindu upbringing, but had been schooled as a Presbyterian.
(c) Pi's father was raised as a Hindu, but had been schooled as a Baptist.
(d) Pi's parents practiced their Hindu religion faithfully all the time.

14. After the hyena killed the zebra, what did the hyena do?
(a) Went to sleep.
(b) Jumped overboard.
(c) Killed Orange Juice.
(d) Tried to kill Pi.

15. In Part 1, Chapter 21, what is the author's purpose in writing about what he thinks after interviewing Pi?
(a) To make the reader aware that the author likes Pi.
(b) To help the reader know what the author thinks.
(c) To make the reader aware of the author's religious beliefs.
(d) To help the reader understand Pi better.