Quiz Life of Pi Extract 2

What is the central character, Pi, experiencing in this extract?

• A peaceful journey

• A sinking ship

• A zoo visit

• A family reunion

What is blocking Pi's way as he descends the stairwell?

• A group of people

• A large animal

• Lots of water

• A fallen tree

What does Pi notice about the ship's condition when he reaches the main deck?

• It is perfectly stable

• It is listing badly

• It is speeding up

• It is being repaired

What does Pi hear that indicates the presence of animals on the ship?

• Birds chirping

• Monkeys shrieking

• Dogs barking

• Cats meowing

What animal does Pi see that has escaped on the deck?

• A tiger

• A gaur

• A lion

• An elephant

What does Pi initially think the men are doing when they lift him?

• Helping him

• Ignoring him

• Attacking him

• Rescuing him

What does Pi feel when he sees the sea rising?

• Excitement

• Indifference

• Fear

• Joy

What does Pi hope the officers on the bridge will do?

• Ignore the situation

• Explain everything

• Leave the ship

• Call for help

What does Pi notice about the water when he looks overboard?

• It is calm and clear

• It is rising and turbulent

• It is frozen

• It is full of fish

What does Pi hear from the bridge?

• Silence

• Men shouting

• Music playing

• Birds singing