Life of Pi: Chapters 17-36

What confuses Pi about Christianity?

• Pi does not understand why the Christian God would let his Son suffer for others.
• Pi does not understand the Christian priest when he is talking.
• Pi is too young to understand religion, in general.
• Pi only loves his own god—the Hindu god.

What are the three religions Pi devotes himself to?

• Hinduism, Christianity, Muslim
• Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism
• Hinduism, Muslim, Atheism
• Muslim, Agnosticism, Christianity

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How does Pi describe the two men named “Mr. Kumar”?

• One is an atheist, while one is a Muslim
• One is a zookeeper, the other is a baker.
• One is a Christian priest, the other is an imam. 
• One is a teacher, the other is an animal dealer.

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How did the two characters named "Mr. Kumar" help Pi understand life?

• They taught Pi that science and religion can agree on the marvels of nature.
• They taught him that religions hate other religions. 
• They taught him that zebras are fascinating creatures.
• They taught him that there is no God.

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How did the three religious men in Pi's life react to one another? 

• They placed blame on the other's religion.
• They got along really nicely.
• They agreed that all of their religions had an abundant amount of violence.
• They judged one another by their appearances.

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What does Pi think about those who defend their god and religion without hesitation, but pass by those in need? 

• He can't understand how people can love their god, but not love others the same.
• He agrees with this philosophy because he thinks that life is about living for yourself.
• He is confused by it, but thinks these people will answer to their own god.
• Pi feels it his religious duty to seek these people out and teach them the importance of peace.

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How does Mr. Patel feel about Pi’s new religions?

• He does not believe that Pi should have multiple religions.
• He thinks it's a great idea.
• He's fine with Pi being a Christian and a Muslim, but he's not ok with him being a Hindu.
• He feels joy that his son has taken on religious interests.

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How does Mrs. Patel feel about Pi’s new religions? Cite textual evidence to support your answer.

• She does not love the idea, but she tries to argue Pi's point by using reason.
• She is ok with it as long as Mr. Patel is ok with it.
• She is nervous Pi will get kicked out of their church.
• She is fine with it because she practices all three religions, too.

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What causes the Patel family to leave India?

• The country was in turmoil and Mr. Patel did not want to live under Mrs. Gandhi's rule any longer.
• Mr. Patel got a job at a Canadian zoo.
• Ravi got a scholarship to play cricket in Canada.
• Mr. Patel was always fascinated with Canada and wanted to move his family out there.

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Why didn't Pi inform the fictional author that he had a family?

• After his tragic experience as a teenager, he learned to keep his most valuable possessions to himself.
• After his tragic experience as a teenager, Pi learned not to trust anyone.
• Pi didn't think to mention it to the fictional author because that wasn't part of the story the author wanted to hear.
• It is part of Pi's religious belief to keep his most valuable possessions to himself.

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