The Life of Pi - Chp 12 & 13

What does the narrator say still agitates Pi?

• Talking about animals

• Remembering his time in Canada

• The memory of Richard Parker

• The presence of the narrator

How does Pi prepare food for the narrator?

• By ordering from a restaurant

• By serving South Indian vegetarian meals

• By cooking international dishes

• By offering only snacks

How does Pi react to eating spicy food?

• He enjoys it

• He struggles and cools it with yogurt

• He refuses to eat it

• He adds more spice

In Chapter 13, why does a lion attack if someone enters its enclosure?

• It is hungry

• It is territorial

• It is naturally aggressive

• It dislikes humans

What is the primary reason a circus trainer enters a lion’s ring first?

• To feed the lions

• To establish dominance

• To entertain the audience

• To give commands to the lions

What do lions in a circus do when entering the ring?

• They immediately attack

• They hide in the corners

• They submit to the trainer

• They roar loudly

According to Pi, what determines an animal’s social rank?

• Its physical strength

• The amount of food it gets

• Psychological intimidation

• Its size

Why is a lion in a circus willing to obey the trainer?

• The trainer provides food and structure

• The trainer threatens them with a whip

• The trainer fights the lions

• The trainer keeps them in small cages

What lesson about human nature can be learned from Pi’s discussion of animal dominance?

• Power is determined by intelligence as well as strength

• Strength alone defines leadership

• Fear is the best way to control others

What theme is explored in Chapters 12 and 13?

• The beauty of the natural world

• The relationship between dominance and survival

• The importance of family

• The struggle for food and water