View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 Chapter 77 | Part 2 Chapter 78 | Part 2 Chapter 79.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the reasons listed below is NOT one of the reasons Pi's father decided to move the family to Canada?
(a) His father worried about the political situation in India.
(b) His father thought there would be changes in India because of Mrs. Ghandi.
(c) His father wanted to give Pi a broader view of life and religion.
(d) His father hoped to provide a better life for the family in Canada.

2. In Part 1, Chapter 30, what does the author say he learned about Pi when they met?
(a) That Pi did not believe in marriage.
(b) That Pi was twice divorced.
(c) That Pi was married.
(d) That Pi's wife's name is Meena and she is a doctor.

3. What did the tiger like to lean over the edge of the boat and club to death, then eat?
(a) Eels.
(b) Sharks.
(c) Fish.
(d) Turtles.

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

5. 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) The two Mr. Kumars discussed Pi's interfaith practices.
(c) Pi invited both Mr. Kumars to stay for tea at the zoo.
(d) Nothing. After an introduction they each went their separate ways.

Short Answer Questions

1. What convinced Pi he wasn't going to die?

2. Pi's interest in which of the following is one of the themes that runs throughout the book?

3. What were the greatest of contradictions, according to Pi?

4. What did Richard Parker kill while Pi was building the raft?

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

(see the answer key)

This section contains 367 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample