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

2. What did Pi do to modify the raft?
(a) Increased the depth of the raft by adding another layer of wood,
(b) Made a mast and draped a blanket over it to create shelter.
(c) Made a mast and found a compass in the locker to navigate with.
(d) Made the raft wider with more wood and rope.

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

4. What is the omega animal?
(a) The animal that is given the easiest tricks to learn.
(b) The one with the highest social standing in their group.
(c) The hardest animal to train.
(d) The one with the lowest social standing in their group.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Pi do when he didn't feel as welcome to his interfaith practices as before?

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

4. What religion is Pi?

5. How did Richard Parker end up in the lifeboat with Pi?

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