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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1 Chapter 33 | Part 1 Chapter 34 | Part 1 Chapter 35 | Part 1 Chapter 36.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What religion is Pi?
(a) Catholic.
(b) Muslim.
(c) Protestant.
(d) Hindu.

3. Why does the author promise the reader a happy ending to Pi's tale?
(a) So the reader will not feel so sad.
(b) So the reader will continue reading the story.
(c) He has no specific reason for doing this.
(d) Because people like to read books with happy endings.

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

5. In Part 1, Chapter 33, when the author and Pi look through photos, what period in Pi's life has only a few photos?
(a) His time at the University of Toronto.
(b) His time in Brazil.
(c) His life in India.
(d) His wedding.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which is the following is not true about Pi's visit to a Christian church and his meeting with Father Martin?

2. Who was Mr. Satish Kumar?

3. Who were the two men Pi called the "prophets of his youth"?

4. What do Pi's parents think about his being so religious?

5. What did Pi's father tell him was the second greatest danger in the zoo?

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