Religion
Islam
A harsh, grating quality; rough
Guttural
Who is Pi's wife?
Meena
Where does Pi spend most of his time while on vacation in Munnar?
The Catholic church
Who does Pi think lacks imagination?
Agnostics
Anger or embarrassment caused by failure
Chagrin
In what religion was Pi raised?
Hinduism
Unable to believe; skeptical
Incredulous
Who is the elephant headed god?
Ganesha
What does Pi's brother tease him about?
Following 3 religions at the same time
Why does Pi think a lion would tear apart anyone who fell into its pit?
It would think its territory was invaded
Eagerness and energy for something or someone
Zeal
Why does Pi change his religious practices?
He starts to feel unwelcome in the Mosque, Church, and Temple
Out of place; lacking harmony of parts
Incongruous
Who is in the black and white/out of focus picture that Pi finds amazing?
Richard Parker
Sell the zoo and move to Canada
Why is Pi nervous to meet the baker at the zoo?
He thinks the baker looks "plain" and he won't recognize him
Blended; accepted into
Assimilated
What two requests does Pi make of his parents?
To be baptized in a Christian church and to get a Muslim prayer rug
Equal to in value
Tantamount
Who are Nikhil and Usha?
Pi's children
What does the baker suddenly do in the middle of teaching Pi to make bread?
How does Father Martin reply to every question Pi has about "this Son of a god" and his reasons?
He replies "Love" to all of Pi's questions
A group that represents or acts on behalf of another or others
Deputation
Which 3 religious leaders do Pi and his family meet on the Goubert Salai?
The priest (Catholic), the imam (Muslim), and the pandit (Hindu)
A position of power; control; authority
Ascendency
The baker and Pi's biology teacher are both named what?
Satish Kumar
When does Pi's family leave for Canada?
June 21, 1977
Where does Pi think is the main battlefield for good?
The "small clearing" of each heart
Mammals of the horse family
Equids