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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. What convinced Pi he wasn't going to die?
(a) A rat.
(b) Richard Parker.
(c) A friend.
(d) A voice.

2. 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 wanted to give Pi a broader view of life and religion.
(b) His father thought there would be changes in India because of Mrs. Ghandi.
(c) His father worried about the political situation in India.
(d) His father hoped to provide a better life for the family in Canada.

3. What did Pi start to follow after his food supplies run low?
(a) His faith, knowing he can catch more fish.
(b) The recommended daily intake in the survival guide.
(c) The tiger, to where the tiger has sequestered fish.
(d) His normal routine.

4. What happened as starvation began to set in?
(a) Pi spent all day rocking back and forth on the raft.
(b) Pi gave up the will to survive.
(c) Pi's body began to break down and standing was difficult.
(d) Pi thought about killing and eating the tiger.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Pi build a raft out of?

2. What sea creatures were around the boat most of the time?

3. In Part 1, Chapter 30, what does the author say he learned about Pi when they met?

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

5. What did Pi always feel at the center of?

(see the answer key)

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