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what is the first shark Pi catches?
4-foot mako shark
what fish jumps on the lifeboat?
a Dorado
What does Pi admit to the reader at the beginning of this chapter?
He admits that his survival story is hard to believe.
How does Pi store extra rainwater?
He stores it in plastic bags and other containers.
what is the primary focus in 83?
It details Pi's Complete loss of fear
What happens to Richard Parker's paw during his struggle with the shark?
he gets his paw stuck in a sharks mouth
What happens as the fish jumps in their boat?
Pi Richard Parker sees it and prepares to attack Pi
How does Pi explain his continued control over Richard Parker?
He says that by consistently providing food and water, he maintained the dominant role.
why does Pi worry about the water supply?
He is worried the Plastic bags that the water is stored in may break.
In 84, what marine animals does Pi see that he finds peaceful and majestic?
He sees whales and dolphins.
what does Pi do after Richard Parker gets bit by the shark
he retreats to the raft
How does Pi assert his dominance on Richard Parker?
What does Pi offer as proof of his unbelievable story?
He states that his survival is proof enough that it happened.
what effect does the constant hunger have on Pi?
It drives him to eat his food in a more animalistic way.
In 83, what happened to the raft?
A storm took it.
How did Pi change his strategy for catching sharks?
Pi kills them himself before feeding them to the tiger.
what significant realization does Pi have after his interaction with the tiger?
He realizes that he is now dominant one and he is no longer afraid of the tiger.
According to Pi, what is a ker difference between a wild tiger and Richard Parker?
Richard Parker is a zoo animal, accustomed to a structured, human-provided routine.
What parallel does Pi notice between himself and the tiger?
He notices that they are eating in the same manner.
in 84, What does Pi see that makes him hopeful?
He sees a seagull.
What was Pi's reaction to the tigers mistake?
He is reminded that the tiger can be clumsy despite his instincts.
What was Richard Parker's most dangerous quality in this chapter?
his hunger
What larger theme of the book was discussed in this chapter?
The conflict between belief and doubt, and the nature of storytelling versus reality.
What decision is constantly on Pi's mind?
The gathering of food and water, with Richard Parker always getting the biggest share.
In 84, what does Pi imagine the whales are doing as they swim by?
He imagines them talking about trying to help him.