Life of Pi
by Yann Martel
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Cast of Characters
- Plot Summary
- An Analysis of Major Characters
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Chapter Summary and Analysis
- Summary: Author's Note
- Summary: Part One, Chapters 1-7
- Summary: Part One, Chapters 8-15
- Summary: Part One, Chapters 16-28
- Summary: Part One, Chapters 29-36
- Summary: Part Two, Chapters 37-47
- Summary: Part Two, Chapters 48-62
- Summary: Part Two, Chapters 63-79
- Summary: Part Two, Chapters 80-95
- Summary: Part Three, Chapters 96-100
- Symbols and Themes
- Key Facts
- Key Quotes
- Discussion Questions
- Take The Quiz
- Further Reading
- Flashcards
- Biography of Yann Martel
Take The Quiz
1. Who initially offers to tell the author a story that will make him believe in God?
a. Pi Patel
b. Mr. Adirubasamy
c. Gita Patel
2. As an adult, where does Pi live?
a. Canada
b. India
c. Mexico
3. What is the profession of Pi’s father?
a. Teacher
b. Zookeeper
c. Writer
4. What is Pi’s full first name?
a. Pilaf
b. Piscine
c. Pilar
5. Which of the following religions does Pi not practice?
a. Islam
b. Hindu
c. Buddhism
6. Which of the following groups of people does Pi describe as his “brothers and sisters of a different faith”?
a. Atheists
b. Agnostics
c. Christians
7. How does Pi’s father demonstrate the dangerous nature of the Bengal tiger?
a. By taunting a tiger until it attacks him
b. By feeding a live goat to a tiger
c. By putting Pi into a tiger’s cage
8. Which animal do both the atheist Mr. Kumar and the Muslim Mr. Kumar find awe-inspiring?
a. The Royal Bengal tiger
b. The orangutan
c. The Grant’s zebra
9. Why does Pi’s father decide to move the family to Canada?
a. He does not like the political...
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