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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following statements is NOT true about Pi's baptism?
(a) The actual baptism involved only a trickle of water poured over his head.
(b) His father, mother and brother came, even though it was against their will.
(c) It was an uncomfortable event for Pi.
(d) The actual baptism was, for him, as refreshing as a warm summer rain.

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

3. What did Pi build a raft out of?
(a) Life jackets and floating oars.
(b) Oars and floating logs.
(c) Wood and rope.
(d) Logs and life jackets.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was the main character named after?

3. What did Pi not find after looking around on the boat?

4. What were along the interior perimeter of the boat?

5. Who was Mr. Satish Kumar?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is the character introduced in Part 1, Chapter 2?

2. What did Pi and Richard Parker kill and eat in Part 2, Chapter 53? What is it's symbolism?

3. In Part 1, Chapter 23, the author discusses the "three wise men." Who are they?

4. Who is Ganesha in Chapter Part 1, 15?

5. How does Pi react to the story of Jesus in Part 1, Chapter 17?

6. How does Part 1, Chapter 21 set the reader up for the remainder of the story?

7. How is the zebra like Pi in Part 2, Chapter 46?

8. In Part 1, Chapter 7, Pi discusses his teacher, Mr. Kumar. How are they similar and different?

9. What does the closing sentence of Part 1, Chapter 35 foreshadow?

10. How does the tiger get his human name in Part 2, Chapter 48? How is he like Pi?

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