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WorksheetsLife of Pi (Chapter 34-35)
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 7mins
“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
How does Pi's mother feel about the impending move?
She feels sad and will miss her home.
She wants to purchase things unique to India.
She accepts her predicament
“You must take life the way it comes at you and make the best of it.” What does this quote teach us about Pi?
He has grown and moved on with his life
He has accepted his loss
He has made life memorable, through carrying on surviving, even though he is tormented by his past
