Life of Pi: Contextual Questions, Chapters 20-30

What is Pi searching for in different religions?

• Knowledge

• Love

• God

• Rebellion

Which three religions does Pi practice simultaneously?

• Christianity, Islam, Hinduism

• Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity

• Christianity, Islam, Judaism

• Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism

Where does Pi first learn about Christianity?

• At school

• In a church

• From a priest named Father Martin

• From his parents

How does Pi feel about practicing multiple religions?

• Conflicted

• Excited

• At peace

• Rebellious

What is the priest's reaction when Pi expresses interest in Christianity?

• Angry

• Curious

• Dismissive

• Welcoming

How does Pi’s family react when they find out about his religious practices?

• They support him fully

• They’re confused and try to limit his choices

• They laugh at him

• They join him

What animal does Pi say he sees as God in one moment?

• A tiger

• A rhinoceros

• A peacock

• An orangutan

How old is Pi during the events of chapters 20–30?

• Around 10

• Around 12

• Around 15–16

• Around 20

What does Pi’s name, Piscine, symbolize for him in these chapters?

• A connection to water

• His family heritage

• A source of embarrassment

• A nickname

How does Pi defend his choice of practicing multiple religions to his parents?

• He says God is in all of them

• He refuses to explain

• He says he doesn’t know

• He gets angry