What literary device is used in the following: The narrator's remark that his life "is like a mori painting from European art: there is always a grinning skill at my side to remind me of the folly of human ambition"
conceit
100
Why does Pi quit writing in his diary?
His pen runs out of ink
100
How did Richard Parker get his name?
a clerical error gave the hunter’s name, Richard Parker, to the cub
100
Which vocabulary word can replace the last two words of the sentence: I had the great luck one summer of studying the sloth in its natural environment.
in situ
100
What bothers Picine about his name?
The mispronunciation of it causes him embarrassment
200
I never thought that finding myself confined in a small space with a spotted hyena would be good news, but there you go". This statement is an example of?
irony
200
The sinking of the Tsimtsum was caused by
Unknown causes
200
How does indolence help the sloth survive?
other animals that could do it harm don't even notice it
200
In what context does Picine make the statement that, "repetition is important to the training not only of animals but of humans?"
in explaining how he ensured each teacher learned to call him by his new name, Pi
200
Pi's brother's response to his interest in religion
What is teasing
300
How does magical realism differ from fantasy? (2 ways)
1. it is set in a normal, modern world
2.authentic descripts of humans and society
300
What does Pi think is life's only opponent?
fear
300
How does Pi convince Richard Parker that the tarpaulin is his?
He splashes his urine on it to establish territoriality
300
This creature was mistaken for Richard Parker when it struck Pi across the face
What is a flying fish
300
The hunter who caught Richard Parker meant to call the tiger this...
What is "Thirsty"
400
How are Muslims similar to Hindus?
They both trust in love
400
How long does Pi survive as a castaway in the Pacific and why is this number significant?
227 days which is far longer than any other survivor
400
Sound Richard Parker made that comforted Pi and indicates the tiger is happy
What is "prusten"
400
According to the narrator, what do zoos and religion have in common?
certain illusions about freedom plague them both
400
What is a main cause of hostile and aggressive behavior among animals?
social insecurity
500
What was so moving to Pi about the priest in the vestibule?
if someone, anyone wanted to talk to him he was there to listen with love
500
During Pi’s long, sleepless, rain–soaked night, he devises several plans for defeating Richard Parker.
Which of these does he ultimately decide upon?
Pi decides he will outlast or “win the war of attrition” with Richard Parker and trains him
500
State three reasons why, according to the narrator, animals are better off in zoos than in the wild?
1. animals have food and shelter provided for them
2. animals are protected from their predators
3. animals can live without unexpected changes
500
From what did Pi get his given name and where was it located?
From a swimming pool called the Piscine Molitor in France
500
According to the narrator it is important to know that animals are territorial because