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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1 Chapter 25 | Part 1 Chapter 26 | Part 1 Chapter 27 | Part 1 Chapter 28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Mamji?
(a) A person who worked for Pi's father at the zoo.
(b) A person who studied in England for two years.
(c) A person who used to be a competitive swimmer.
(d) A respectful, affectionate term for an older person.

2. 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) Parks.
(c) Hotels.
(d) Tea estates.

3. Who is Antieji?
(a) Pi's foster mother in Toronto.
(b) Pi's cousin.
(c) Pi's best friend.
(d) Pi's aunt.

4. Pi and Mr. Kumar agreed on what?
(a) On politics.
(b) That Pi should spend more time studying.
(c) That all religions were basically the same.
(d) On the sacredness of the zoo.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the purpose of the italicized chapters?

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

3. In Pi's story, which of these statements is true about the black leopard that escaped from the Zurich Zoo?

4. What was the response of Pi's mother to his request for a Christian baptism and a prayer rug?

5. What did the main character think about the animals in the zoo?

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