Life of Pi So Far - until Chapter 15

What is interesting about Pondicherry as a setting? (Tick all that apply)

• It is famous for attracting seekers of spirituality

• It was a British colony

• It contains a town seeking universal freedom for all

• It was a French colony

• Auroville was set up by The Father

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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What is the comment that affected Pi so much in this chapter (that, as a reader, we are expected to remember)?

TIP: all possible answers below are quotes from the chapter so pick the one that you think is the most important and where the structure gave us clues to this.

• 'My suffering left me sad and gloomy.'

• 'My majors were religious studies and zoology.'

• 'Richard Parker has stayed with me.'

• 'Fresh off the boat, are you?'

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the name of the man who connects the Author's Note with chapter 3?

• Mr Ravi Patel

• Mr Francis Adirubasamy

• Mr Satish Kumar

• Father Martin

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

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CCSS.RL.K.6

What is the main theme that is introduced in chapter 4?

• Boundaries

• Religion and faith

• Love

• Suffering

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Write in Pi's full name.

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CCSS.RL.K.6

What do we learn about Pi's kitchen cupboards (Pi as an adult) in chapter 6?

• They are empty

• They only contain rice

• They are full

• They are messy

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In chapter 7, Pi's teacher (and inspiration) Mr Satish Kumar is the first ....... that Pi has ever met?

• Agnostic

• Muslim

• Christian

• Athiest

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

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CCSS.RL.K.6

What is the most dangerous animal in a zoo?

What was the lesson that Pi's father taught him in chapter 8?

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CCSS.RI.2.1

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CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

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What is the main theme explored in chapters 8-11?

• Boundaries

• Religion and faith

• Love

• Suffering

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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