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

2. Which is the following is not true about Pi's visit to a Christian church and his meeting with Father Martin?
(a) Pi thought the story about Jesus to be odd.
(b) Pi did not feel he belonged in the Christian church.
(c) Pi went to a Hindu temple after he went to the Christian church.
(d) Pi told Father Martin that he wanted to become a Christian.

3. How important is religion to Pi?
(a) It is important depending on the circumstances.
(b) It is not important at all.
(c) It is very important.
(d) It is somewhat important.

4. What animal do zookeepers think of as the most dangerous animal in the zoo?
(a) Man.
(b) Lions.
(c) Tigers.
(d) Hippos.

5. When Pi was 14, he went on a family vacation to Munmar and saw what on the top of three hills?
(a) Religious temples.
(b) Tea estates.
(c) Parks.
(d) Hotels.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the author promise the reader a happy ending to Pi's tale?

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

3. In Part 1, Chapter 36, who is not at Pi's home to welcome the author when the author meets again with Pi and his family?

4. When did Pi feel that God was very close to him?

5. When Pi's father took his sons on a tour of the zoo, which of the following statements is not true?

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