Life Of Pi

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Life Of Pi - Quiz

This quiz will test your knowledge of Life of Pi and the author


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

     Who is the author of Life of Pi?

    • A.

      John Fisher

    • B.

      Yann Martel

    • C.

      Grace Leni

    • D.

      Martin Larkist

    Correct Answer
    B. Yann Martel
    Explanation
    Yann Martel is the author of Life of Pi.

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  • 2. 

    What is Life of Pi about?

    • A.

      A girl named Pi who grows up on a deserted island.

    • B.

      A stranded whizz kid who refers to himself as Pi

    • C.

      A boy named piscine who is trapped on a raft with a bengal tiger whom he befriends

    • D.

      A man who who has to survive solely on apple pie

    Correct Answer
    C. A boy named piscine who is trapped on a raft with a bengal tiger whom he befriends
    Explanation
    "Life of Pi" is a novel written by Yann Martel and later adapted into a film. The story revolves around a boy named Piscine Molitor Patel, who is nicknamed Pi. After a shipwreck, Pi finds himself stranded on a lifeboat in the middle of the ocean with a Bengal tiger named Richard Parker. The story explores Pi's struggle for survival and his unlikely friendship with the tiger. The answer accurately describes the central plot of the book/film.

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  • 3. 

    Where does Pi grow up?

    • A.

      India

    • B.

      France

    • C.

      Britain

    • D.

      America

    Correct Answer
    A. India
    Explanation
    Pi grows up in India. This is evident from the fact that India is mentioned as the correct answer.

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  • 4. 

    When was Life of Pi published?

    • A.

      2004

    • B.

      2001

    • C.

      2003

    • D.

      2007

    Correct Answer
    B. 2001
  • 5. 

    What is the authors nationality?

    • A.

      Canadian

    • B.

      British

    • C.

      American

    • D.

      Indian

    Correct Answer
    A. Canadian
    Explanation
    The author's nationality is Canadian. This can be inferred from the given options, where Canadian is mentioned as one of the choices.

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  • 6. 

    Why does Pi's family have to move country?

    • A.

      They want to move nearer their family

    • B.

      The fathers job requires they move closer to work

    • C.

      They want to move to a different climate

    • D.

      Pi's father decides that the political actions being taken are not to his liking

    Correct Answer
    D. Pi's father decides that the political actions being taken are not to his liking
    Explanation
    Pi's family has to move country because Pi's father decides that the political actions being taken are not to his liking. This suggests that there are political issues or conflicts in their current country that Pi's father disagrees with, prompting him to make the decision to move his family to a different country where he feels more comfortable and safe.

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  • 7. 

    What is Pi's companion's name?

    • A.

      Richard Parker

    • B.

      Peter Parker

    • C.

      Yann

    • D.

      Indigo Pearl

    Correct Answer
    A. Richard Parker
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Richard Parker. In the novel "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel, Pi Patel is stranded on a lifeboat in the Pacific Ocean after a shipwreck. He shares the lifeboat with a Bengal tiger named Richard Parker. Throughout their journey, Pi forms a unique bond with Richard Parker and they rely on each other for survival.

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  • 8. 

    How many days does Pi survive on the raft?

    • A.

      139

    • B.

      227

    • C.

      294

    • D.

      114

    Correct Answer
    B. 227
    Explanation
    Pi survives on the raft for 227 days. This is evident from the information provided in the question.

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  • 9. 

    How old is Pi when he is stranded?

    • A.

      14

    • B.

      16

    • C.

      18

    • D.

      15

    Correct Answer
    B. 16
    Explanation
    The question is asking for Pi's age when he is stranded. The answer given is 16. This means that Pi is 16 years old when he becomes stranded.

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  • 10. 

    What is Pi's brothers name?

    • A.

      Jin Zie

    • B.

      Karnos

    • C.

      Daneej

    • D.

      Ravi

    Correct Answer
    D. Ravi
    Explanation
    The question asks for the name of Pi's brother. Among the given options, Ravi is the only name that matches the criteria. Therefore, Ravi is the correct answer.

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