Which religion does Pi explore first, Christianity or Islam?
100
pi has so many decimal places that the human mind can’t accurately comprehend it, just as, some realities are too difficult or troubling to face.
What is the significance of the symbol pi n the novel?
100
in Pondicherry, India
Where did Pi live before the Tsimtsum sank?
100
it started pulling out coils of intestines and other viscera...the hyena started to slide into its victim...plunged head and shoulders into the zebra's guts...
Describe the scene of the hyena killing the zebra.
200
it is Piscine Molitor Patel
What is Pi's full name?
200
he ran a hotel
What was Pi's dad's job before running the zoo?
200
orange cat, Richard Parker, orange whistle, orange lifebuoy and Orange Juice
What are the objects that make the color orange a motif?
200
to Canada
Where was Pi going to with his family?
200
Pi woke up, checked the knots, ate some food and drank little water, feeder Richard Parker and also gave him water, started fishing, checked the solar stills...etc
Describe one day aboard the lifeboat.
300
The first Mr. Kumar is Pi's biology teacher and is an atheist and the second Mr. Kumar is a baker who teaches Pi all about Islam
What is the difference between Mr. Kumar and Mr. Kumar?
300
July 2, 1977 and February 14, 1978
When did Tsimtsum sink? When did Pi arrive in Mexico?
300
hunger and thirst
What is one motif of the novel?
300
Pacific Ocean
In which ocean did Pi spend 277 days?
300
He appeared when he threw my mother's body overboard. His mouth was red. The water boiled with fish.
Describe the scene when Pi sees the cook after he has killed his mother.
400
Professional competitive swimmer, taught Pi how to swim, family friend
Who is Francis Adirubasamy aka Mamaji?
400
He threw a meerkat and then proved it with his own feet.
How did Pi figure out the island was carnivorous?
400
ritual and territorial dominance
What are other two motifs in Life of Pi?
400
Tomatlan, Jalisco, Mexico
Name the city/town, state and country that Pi arrived in.
400
he thinks animals actually like being in zoo's if they are properly fed, have the perfect habitat and are in no danger, not being deprived of their freedom, no reason to escape
Describe Pi's beliefs regarding a zoo.
500
the orangutan
What animal replaces Pi's mom in the second story?
500
Train Richard Parker to establish who was the "alpha male"
What was Pi's ultimate plan to survive on the lifeboat?
500
open-ended
Name and explain one motif or symbol not already mentioned.