Religion
Who don't believe in any God?
Atheists
What is Pi's full name?
Piscine Moliter Patel
What did Pi major in?
Religion and Zoology
What religion does Pi ascribe to by the end of Chapter 36?
Hinduism, Christianity, Islam
The attribution of human characteristics or behavior to a god, animal, or object
What is anthropomorphism
Exceeding usual limits and surpassing the limits of ordinary experience
What is transcendent
Two of Pi's teachers share the same name, what is it?
Mr. Kumar
How did the author learn about the story?
From an elderly man in a Coffee House in India.
Why does Pi study the sloth?
It's quiet self soothed his shattered self.
"The world isn't just the way it is. It is how we understand it, no?
What is Pi's idea of the better story
A religion where the paths to liberation is numerous and Karma determines if liberation is given
Hinduism
Who is Ravi Patel?
Pi's brother
What does Pi's family decide to do because of Indira Gandhi's political decisions?
Move to Canada
Before becoming a Christian, what problem does Pi have with Jesus?
This theme is represented by the two Mr. Kumars
What is bringing together of science and religion
Which religion focuses on the essential miracles of existance?
Islam
Who is Francis Adirubasamy?
A family friend of Pi's family who loves the water.
Who makes the author food that's too spicy for him?
Adult Pi
How was Pi introduced to Islam?
Through a Muslim baker
Pi's being Hindu, Christian and Muslim shows this theme.
What is religious syncretism?
One who claims not to be certain one way or the other about the existence of gods
What is Agnostic
An athiest who enjoys nature, teching , and a triangle shaped body
Who is Mr Kumar
What two reasons make an animal prone to escape?
those who were captured when matured and escaping from something
What happens after the 3 wise men discover Pi is actively practicing the other religions?
He's not welcomed anymore.
The two things Pi asks of his father to practice his religions.
What are a prayer mat and to be baptized