Life of Pi (Chapter 34-35)

“We'll sail like Columbus!”- Why does Pi's father refer to Columbus?

• Like the adventurer who sailed to the West, Pi’s father thinks this will be an exciting new chapter for his family

• Like Columbus, Pi's family will discover the west

Which of the following quotations best summarizes chapter 34?

• "We sold the zoo, lock, stock and barrel.”

• "We could have sold our animals to zoos"

• "Moving a zoo is like moving a city."

How does Pi and Ravi feel about the move?

• They feel like they are animals being shipped off

• They do not want to go

• They are unhappy

“It took well over a year. I don't mean for us.” Did Pi and his brother adjust to the idea of moving?

• No, they do not wish to move. They feel like the animals

• No, they resented their father for selling the zoo

Who are the Yankees Pi makes reference to?

• Americans

• Canadians

Who is the Canucks Pi makes reference to?

• Canadians

• Americans

How does Pi feel about the West- more specifically America?

• The contrast between Americans and Indians in chapter 34 shows how fully Pi will be out of place in his new land.

• The contrast shows that Pi is not fond of Americans.

On which ship does Pi and his family board?

• Pi's family embarks on a Japanese cargo ship named the Tsimtsum

• Pi's family embarks on a Japanese cargo ship named the Panamian Express

What is the significance about the cargo ship the Tsimtsum?

• According to Kabbalism, God contracted in order to create the world, this is called Tsimtsum

• According to Kabbalism, God has made the world infinite.

When did Pi's family move?

• June 21st, 1977

• June 22nd, 1977