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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 Chapter 59 | Part 2 Chapter 60 | Part 2 Chapter 61.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why did Pi throw himself out of the lifeboat?
(a) He was hot and he thought he could cool off in the water.
(b) He realized he was in a boat with a Bengal tiger.
(c) Someone called to him to swim to another boat.
(d) He thought he saw another lifeboat that might be safer.

4. What was under the tarp on the boat?
(a) Biscuits.
(b) A pile of lifejackets.
(c) A locker.
(d) The tiger.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why must a circus lion trainer establish that he is the alpha male with respect to the lion?

2. How did Pi end up in the lifeboat?

3. What religion is Pi?

4. According to the author, which of the following was a reason why Pi decided to get back into the lifeboat?

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

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