Which of the following statements is NOT true about Pi's baptism?

It was an awkward event for Pi., His family came, even though it was against their will.

Which of the following statements is TRUE about Pi's parents' practice of their religion?

Pi's parents were not very religious.

What happened at the meeting with Pi's parents and his three religious teachers?

Each teacher thought Pi was more faithful to his religion.

What do Pi's parents think about his being so religious?

They hope Pi's religious fervor is a passing phase.

What was the response of Pi's mother to his request for a Christian baptism and a prayer rug?

She gave in, but only after he persuaded her.

What happened after the meeting of Pi's parents and his religious teachers?

Pi's family went out for ice cream.

What was the reaction of Pi's parents to Pi's explorations and practices of various religions?

They were uncomfortable with his religious exploring.

What is the author's purpose in writing about what he thinks after interviewing Pi?

To help the reader understand Pi better.

What was the response of Pi's father to his request for Christian baptism and a prayer rug?

His father said to talk to his mother about it.

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Life of Pi: Ch. 21-28

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1
Which of the following statements is NOT true about Pi's baptism?
It was an awkward event for Pi.
It was only a trickle of water poured over his head.
It was, for him, as refreshing as a warm summer rain.
His family came, even though it was against their will.
2
Which of the following statements is TRUE about Pi's parents' practice of their religion?
Pi's parents were not very religious.
Pi's parents practiced their Hindu religion faithfully
Pi's mother had a Hindu upbringing, but was Presbyterian.
Pi's father was raised as a Hindu, but was a Baptist.
3
What did Pi do when he didn't feel as welcome to his interfaith practices as before?
Talked to his religious teachers.
Lingered after Muslim prayers.
Attended Hindu temple only at quiet times.
Changed Christian churches.
4
What did Pi say at the meeting of his parents and his religious teachers?
He just wanted to study religion.
The religions were similar.
He would think about what they said.
He just wanted to love God.
5
What happened at the meeting with Pi's parents and his three religious teachers?
They all thought their religions had similarities.
Each teacher thought Pi was more faithful to his religion.
They all agreed Pi could be all at the same time.
They agreed Pi should continue exploring religious beliefs.
6
What do Pi's parents think about his being so religious?
They hope Pi's religious fervor is a passing phase.
They think Pi should choose the same religion as them.
While they may not believe as Pi does, they encourage him.
They just want Pi to be happy.
7
Which of the following statements is NOT true about Pi's prayer rug?
He used it outside.
He used it in the holy mosque.
It was large enough for Pi to lie down on it.
It reminded him of the sacredness of the earth.
8
What was the response of Pi's mother to his request for a Christian baptism and a prayer rug?
She gave in, but only after he persuaded her.
She told him that she agreed, but his father had to choose.
His mother did not agree to his wishes.
She was supportive of him, but disagreed with him on this.
9
What happened after the meeting of Pi's parents and his religious teachers?
Pi went off by himself to think about the meeting.
Pi's family went out for ice cream.
Pi's father got uncomfortable and left.
They all had tea together.
10
What was the reaction of Pi's parents to Pi's explorations and practices of various religions?
They thought he was doing the right thing.
They wanted him to stop exploring religions.
They wanted him to choose only Hinduism.
They were uncomfortable with his religious exploring.
11
What is the author's purpose in writing about what he thinks after interviewing Pi?
To help the reader understand Pi better.
To make the reader aware of the author's religious beliefs.
To help the reader know what the author thinks.
To make the reader aware that the author likes Pi.
12
What was the response of Pi's father to his request for Christian baptism and a prayer rug?
His father didn't agree and refused.
His father thought it was a good idea.
His father said to talk to his mother about it.
His father just wanted Pi to be happy.

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