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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the reaction of Pi's parents to Pi's explorations and practices of various religions?
(a) They were uncomfortable with his religious practices.
(b) They thought he was doing the right thing.
(c) They wanted him to stop exploring religions and settle on one.
(d) They wanted him to choose one faith and practice it.

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

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

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

5. Does the meeting at the zoo between the two Mr. Kumars have any special significance?
(a) Yes. It signifies that Pi has not yet assimilated what he has learned from the two Mr. Kumars.
(b) No. It was just an event that happened.
(c) No, but it made Pi feel uncomfortable.
(d) Yes. It represents the two sides of Pi's character--his piety and his interest in creation.

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

7. What religion is Pi?
(a) Muslim.
(b) Protestant.
(c) Catholic.
(d) Hindu.

8. 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 at the University of Toronto.
(b) His time in Brazil.
(c) His wedding.
(d) His life in India.

9. How did Richard Parker end up in the lifeboat with Pi?
(a) Pi helped him swim to the boat by throwing him a life buoy.
(b) Pi doesn't know how he got there.
(c) He jumped into the boat from the ship.
(d) He was there before Pi got in.

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

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

12. Which of the following does Pi discuss as a strange living arrangement of animals?
(a) A mouse living with a viper.
(b) Monkeys living with a zebra.
(c) Sheep living with a rhino.
(d) A cat living with a lion.

13. Pi and Mr. Kumar agreed on what?
(a) That all religions were basically the same.
(b) On the sacredness of the zoo.
(c) That Pi should spend more time studying.
(d) On politics.

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

15. Which of these events did not occur before the ship sank?
(a) Pi found rising water blocking his way when he tried to return to his room.
(b) Acccording to Pi's brother, there had been some problem with the engines.
(c) There was a general alarm to alert everyone that the ship was sinking.
(d) Pi woke up and decided to go exploring.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was under the tarp on the boat?

2. What did Pi plan to do with Richard Parker the night after he finished the raft?

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

4. Which of the following statements is NOT true about Pi's prayer rug?

5. The main character's father loved to talk about what subject?

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