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Life of Pi
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1
Which phrase is a participial phrase?
leaving adventure behind
the voyager returned home
After sailing around the world
his boat having sunk
2
Which shows the narrator's dynamic character?
the change in his attitude about taking the life of a fish
the conflict between his values and his need to kill a fish
that his plan to feed the tiger remains unchanged
the way he solves the problem of catching a fish
3
If an animal is predatory, which must be true?
It eats dead animals it finds.
It kills animals for food.
It forages for scraps.
It is dangerous to humans.
4
How does the narrator feel after killing the flying fish?
sad and guilty
proud of his success
filled with courage
eater to eat the fish
5
Why was killing the dorado easier than killing the flying fish?
The dorado attacks him.
He has already killed one fish.
The dorado is a predator.
The flying fish is larger.
6
Which is the best definition of adversary.
guide or indication
opponent or enemy
puzzle or mystery
friend or ally
7
Which best illustrates the meaning of irresolvable?
Kim could not swim, but she had to leave the boat.
After two days, Li finally solved the equation.
Rafael left the soap in the water, and it grew smaller.
Sara found some tools and fixed the leak easily.
8
Which type of details are used to reveal the character traits and changes?
his actions
others' comments about him
his thoughts
his dialogue with others
how he treats other people
his feelings
9
What is theh meaning of the Latin suffix -ory or -ary?
like or full of
of or having to do with
state or condition of
one who does or assists
10
Which of the following sentences contains an absolute phrase?
After killing the zebra and orangutan, the hyena was killed.
The tiger having killed the hyena, there was one survivor.
Running from the dorado, the flying fish leaped.
The tiger was eating flying fish whole and alive.
11
Which contains a participial phrase?
Water pouring through the hole in its hull, the ship sank.
The speeding vessel passed the sailor without stopping.
The sailor was mending a sail when he spotted the boat.
Living on the fish she caught as she drifted, she waited.
12
Which best sums up how the narrator feels as a result of catching the fish?
happy that he has power over circumstances
pleased with the size of the fish
unsure of his future stranded in the middle of the ocean
proud of his skills and his victory
13
Why does the narrator have difficulty killing his first fish?
It escapes as soon as he lets go of it.
Its skin is turning different colors.
He is a committed vegetarian.
The tiger has taken it from him.
14
In the beginning, why does the narrator want to fish?
He is hungry for food.
He needs to feed the tiger.
He wants to practice survival skills.
He needs something to do.
15
Which is the best description of the narrator's situation in the selection?
He is fishing for dorados on a fishing boat.
He finds himself lost at sea on a fishing boat.
After a shipwreck, he is responsible for rescuing a tiger.
After a shipwreck, he is adrift at sea with a tiger.
16
Which quotation supports how the narrator felt about killing the flying fish?
After that it was easier.
The flying fish was dead.
I wept over this poor little deceased soul.
In the dying hours of the day I tried fishing again.
17
The word advisory is formed from the word advise, what does it mean?
one who makes recomendations or warnings
like or full of recommendations or warnings.
state or condition of receiving guidance.
having to do with recommendations or warnings.
18
Which phrase best supports that the narrator felt happy he caught the fish?
such a handsome adversary
I was dealing fate a serious blow...
the circumstances that were working against me
the sinking of ships
19
How does the narrator view the tiger?
with fear and admiration
with terror and loathing
with fear alone
with fear and hatred
20
Which quotation illustrates that the narrator is actually able to take a life?
I felt I was dealing fate a serous blow.
Actually, it was not the tiger's speed that was impressive.
You may be astonished I could go from weeping to killing.
After that it was easier.
21
Which two options best supports how the narrator views the tiger?
I was more impressed at his confidence than his speed.
I sat up only to discover that he was staring at me.
"Where's my treat?" his face seemed to inquire.
I hoped I could jump on the raft before he got me.
22
Which quotation is most clearly part of an internal monologue?
I proceeded with great deliberation.
Standing unprotected as I was, I felt like a martyr.
What do you intend to feed that tiger of yours?
Go ahead, Richard Parker, finish me off.
23
How does the narrator catch his first flying fish?
He picks it up after it flies into the boat.
He uses one of his shoelaces as bait.
He pulls it in after it grabs his hook.
He uses a piece of leather sole as bait.
24
Which describes the devolopment of the narrator's character?
He finds he is able to take a life despite his prinicples.
He changes from a thoughtful person to a brutal person.
He finds he has conquered his fear of the tiger.
He changes from a timid person to a cruel person.
