Life of Pi Part I

Pi's interest in Islam was sparked by meeting a Sufi.

Which three religions does Pi explore?

The Patel family lived in Pondicherry, India.

Part I of the novel focuses on Pi’s journey at sea.

The tiger, Richard Parker, was originally called "Thirsty."

What does Pi’s father teach him about animals early in the novel?

According to Pi, people misunderstand animals in zoos.

Pi thought Christianity's idea of God made more sense than Hinduism.

Who was Pi’s biology teacher?

What does Pi view religion as

The three religions Pi practices conflict with one another

Pi loved the daily rituals and traditions of Hinduism

What does the author use to symbolize Pi’s curiosity and open-mindedness?

Pi’s mother strongly supported his exploration of other religions.

Pi is named after a swimming pool in Paris

Pi believed zoos gave animals better lives than the wild.

Why does Pi shorten his name to "Pi"?

What is the meaning of Richard Parker’s name?

What does Pi's father own?

What religion was Pi born into?

What does Pi compare zoos to?

Pi's father believed animals were safe when treated kindly

What causes conflict between Pi’s parents and his religious teachers?

How many religions does Pi practice?

What animal does Pi’s father feed a live goat to in a lesson?

Where was Pi born?

Pi was inspired by his father’s interest in religion.

Pi was terrified of tigers and avoided the zoo’s Bengal tiger, Richard Parker

Pi met the Sufi mystic in Pondicherry.

What is Pi’s real name?