LOP Ch. 42-43 Quiz

Who came floating in on a raft of bananas?

• Orange Juice

• Richard Parker

• Mother

• A sailor

Describe Pi's reaction to discovering the Orangutan was still alive

• He was frightened of her

• He was so happy to see her

• He tried to drown her--they are dangerous

• He was horrified, the sharks attacked her

What was the "prized possession" that Pi managed to grab from the floating bananas?

• A knife stuck into the bananas

• The bananas themselves (food)

• A map of the ocean that was stuck to it

• The net that Pi grabbed when the bananas fell apart

What did we learn about the Orangutan?

• She was supposed to be back in Pondicherry

• She had rabes

• She was Pi's childhood playmate

• She had two male children (baby Orangutans)

Pi has a fantasy that...

• The whole world is out to rescue him and his family

• He is surrounded by banana splits and icecream

• The orangutan is actually his best friend

• Richard parker speaks to him in a human voice

What did the hyena jump over many times in the boat?

• The tarp (towards Pi)

• The orangutan

• The injured zebra

• The oar that was across the boat

How does Pi feel about Hyenas?

• He thinks they are the ugliest of animals

• He is impressed by their general kindness

• He is amazed at their ability to eat large animals

• He is impressed with their family relationships

What did the hyena do all day (for hours) in the boat?

• Chewed on the zebra's leg

• Yip and snap at Pi

• Circle around the Zebra while yipping

• Gnaw at the stern of the boat

What do we learn about Hyenas in the wild?

• They prefer eating plants

• They are often seen going after young animals

• They have a terrible habit of wasting food

• Hyenas have no issue invading territories

What do Hyenas do when they are too hot?

• They urinate on themselves and roll in it

• They will go under cover (like the tarp on the boat)

• They tend to attack each other from dehydration

• They will bite off their own fur