Life of Pi Movie Questions

How did Pi get his name?

• After a famous swimming pool in France

• After a famous scientist

• After a family member

• After a historical event

Why does Pi’s father give the animals tranquilizers?

• To keep them calm during the journey

• To make them easier to handle

• To prevent them from escaping

• To ensure they sleep through the night

What happens to the ship that is carrying Pi, his family, and the animals?

• The ship reaches its destination safely.

• The ship encounters a storm and sinks.

• The ship is hijacked by pirates.

• The ship runs out of fuel and drifts at sea.

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Pi blames himself for the death of his mother, father, and brother because:

• He believes they are still alive.
• He blames the weather for their deaths.
• He feels responsible for their deaths.
• He thinks he could have saved them.

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How is the Zebra killed?

• By a lion

• By a hyena

• By a Spartan

• By natural causes

Which of Pi’s actions was the most important in helping him survive?

• Building a raft

• Training the tiger

• Collecting rainwater

• Fishing for food

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What are some possible answers that include Pi being thrown in the pool?

• A science experiment measuring the buoyancy of different desserts.
• So Pi can learn how to swim.

• A serious competition involving synchronized swimming with Pi.

• A humorous event where someone throws a Pi into a pool.

Why did Pi’s family decide to move from India to Canada?

• To seek better opportunities and escape instability in India.
• To pursue a career in the arts in India.
• To join relatives who already live in Canada.
• To enjoy a vacation in Canada.

What is Pi’s main reason for wanting to tell his story?

• To gain fame and recognition for his story.
• To entertain others with a fictional tale.
• To share his extraordinary experience of survival and the lessons learned.
• To criticize the way survival stories are told.

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Which country does Pi’s lifeboat eventually wash up on?

• Canada
• Brazil
• India
• Mexico