Summary
This character is the equivalent to the zebra from Pi's first version of the story.
Who is the sailor?
Yann Martel frequently uses this device for the reader to clearly see, touch, smell, and hear.
What is imagery?
Name one way in which Richard Parker resembles Pi.
what is animalistic, dangerous & carnivorous?
Hope and survival is primarily symbolized by this color (the same as Pi's whistle).
What is orange?
This the best university in Texas (and probably the US), and is Archibald's alma mater.
What is Rice University?
The island Pi briefly stays on is made of this material.
What is marine algae
Before realizing its dangers, Pi's initial response to the island is to think of it as a __________ on Earth. (think about the name of a Led Zeppelin song that Archibald hates...)
What is paradise/heaven?
The man who interviews Pi and writes down his story.
Who is Yann Martel?
Pi's mother buys a pack of these before the family departs for Canada.
What are cigarettes?
The lake-filled state where Mr. Archibald was born.
What is Minnesota?
The cook does this to Pi's mother in the lifeboat.
What is decapitates her
Pi imbibes these substances to regain his strength.
What is fresh water and algae?
This animal won't be monkeying around anymore after her experience in Pi's lifeboat.
Who is Orange Juice?
These small, sociable animals represent people/souls trapped between two cycles of life and spirituality.
What are meerkats?
This Cuban slugger is Mr. Archibald's favorite baseball player and holds the all-time Astros rookie homerun record.
Who is Yordan Alvarez?
The Japanese Officials offer Pi this delicious baked good.
What are cookies?
The Algae Island serves as a symbols for these concepts (name at least 2).
What is Salvation & Temptation, Religion & Faith?
Pi's teacher who doesn't believe in god(s).
Who is Mr. Kumar?
The color of Islam & represents hope for Pi.
What is green?
Once a member of Rice University's only Bruce Springsteen/Grateful Dead coverband, Mr. Archibald plays this instrument (poorly) in his free time.
What is guitar?
This is the story that Japanese Officials believe is the truth.
What is the animal story?
The meerkats sleep in trees because the island has this type of diet.
What is carnivorous?
Mr. Chiba's superior (a man from Japan).
Who is Mr. Okamoto?
This vehicle is named after a Jewish mystical idea of divine contraction and absence.
What is the TsimTsum?
Mr. Archibald will never forget these wacky numbers: 465-22-4321; which serve as this important government-issued ID.
What is social security number?