The main setting is in a lifeboat on the Pacific Ocean.
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What are the 3 main themes in these chapters?
Survival, Desperation and The Will To Live.
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How was observing Richard Parker's reactions make it easier for Pi to understand him?
How was observing Richard Parker's reactions make it easier for Pi to understand him?
Learning to read Richard Parker's signals was easier to understand his state of mind.
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How does Pi's program (instructions) on how to tame an animal be important?
Pi's program is significant since it seems more realistic to the readers.
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What strategy does Pi use to survive with Richard Parker?
Pi tames Richard Parker to survive.
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What did Richard Parker and Pi's relationship grow into?
Their relationship grew into a strong friendship, bonded by trust.
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What remains in Pi's heart even after all these tragedies?
God's love still remains in Pi's heart, even after all these tragedies.
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Why does Pi refer to life on a lifeboat as an "endgame of chess?"
Pi relates his current life (on a lifeboat) to an endgame of chess because his life is too boring and he seeks excitement.
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What is significant about Pi singing "Happy Birthday" for his mother's birthday?
Singing "Happy Birthday" to his mother, who passed away, is heartwarming for the readers and shows that he will always love and care for his family.
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What is the key to Pi's survival?
The orange whistle.
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What does Pi write in his last entry of his diary?
Pi suggests to the readers that he will die soon.
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How does Richard Parker contribute indirectly to Pi's survival?
Pi believes that without a companion (Richard Parker), he feels that there is no reason to go on living.
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Why does Pi sometimes feel that religion cannot help matters?
Sometimes, Pi feels that religion is not the best solution to a problem.
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The name "Pi" originated from "Piscine Molitor Patel" (a swimming pool). In a mathematical perspective, how does his nickname refer to the story?
"Pi" relates to the mathematical value of 3.14
It means that he is at the centre of a circle.
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Why do small events (such as lightning) amaze Pi?
Pi suffers from boredom, since everyday is a routine which lacks excitement.
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Why was the raft so important to Pi?
The raft was Pi's personal space and territory.
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Why does Pi eat every part of the bird?
Pi eats every part of the bird, even the organs, because he is desperate and doesn't want to waste anything.
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How does Pi show dominance over his territory on the tarpaulin?
Pi shows dominance over his territory by: foot stomping or loud whistling.
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Instead of being shocked and extremely scared, Pi stared in awe at the lightning, as it struck the ocean. Why?
Pi was extremely amazed since he enjoys the excitement of a lightning bolt.
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What does Pi do what he is desperate for food?
Pi attempts to eat Richard Parker's feces.
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A story book that gives you different reactions every time you read it.
What does Pi wish for to cure his boredom?
Hint: It's an object!
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Why did Pi attempt to eat Richard Parker's feces?
Pi attempted to eat Richard Parker's feces because he was desperate for food and assumed the feces had nutrients in it.
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Pi finally realizes Richard Parker is someone important in his life. Why?
Richard Parker was Pi's backbone during the journey. He solely pushed Pi towards surviving instead of giving up.
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When Pi was asleep on the tarpaulin, Richard Parker did not attack him. Why?
The evidence that Pi was alive the next morning proved that Richard Parker trusted him.