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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 Chapter 41 | Part 2 Chapter 42 | Part 2 Chapter 43.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 1, Chapter 1, the main character tells about his experience in which location?
(a) An English restaurant.
(b) A Canadian hospital.
(c) A Mexican hospital.
(d) A Mexican restaurant.

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 went to a Hindu temple after he went to the Christian church.
(c) Pi did not feel he belonged in the Christian church.
(d) Pi told Father Martin that he wanted to become a Christian.

3. 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.

4. On the first day, what animals did Pi think were on the lifeboat?
(a) Two hyenas, a zebra, and a dog.
(b) A zebra, an orangutan, a dog, and a hyena.
(c) A hyena, a zebra, and an orangutan.
(d) A hyena, a zebra, an orangutan, and a monkey.

5. Does the meeting at the zoo between the two Mr. Kumars have any special significance?
(a) No. It was just an event that happened.
(b) No, but it made Pi feel uncomfortable.
(c) Yes. It signifies that Pi has not yet assimilated what he has learned from the two Mr. Kumars.
(d) Yes. It represents the two sides of Pi's character--his piety and his interest in creation.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. As Pi was learning about Islam, he visited a Muslim shopkeeper. Which of the following statements is true?

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

4. What happened after the meeting of Pi's parents and his religious teachers?

5. Why did Pi throw himself out of the lifeboat?

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