The Life of Pi by Yann Martel Study Guide Name:___________________________________

Directions: For each chapter, fill in the information as completely as possible. Complete it as you read and immediately
after—don’t wait until the next day, or it will be more difficult to complete. A good strategy for studying for the book is
to go back over the previous chapter’s study guide before you read the next chapter. This will help you to review the
events and characters.

Chapters 1-8

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Write down 10 things you learn about the main character here.
Why does Pi believe that zoos are better than the
Next to each put an “I” for indirect characterization or a “D” for
wild for animals? (ch 4) List at least (2) reasons.
direct characterization.

Do you agree or disagree? Why?

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Ch 1-8 Continues….

Write a journal about the idea of identity. What makes up a person’s identity? What internal and external
forces make up who we are? Is it possible to change your identity?

How would Pi describe his identity? What makes up his identity? Is it possible to change your identity (Is Pi
successful in doing this?)
Chapters 9-22

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How does Pi become interested

Draw below how a lion tamer gets control of the lions. Using a quote from the chapter
Include the alpha, beta, gamma, omega animals. with a page #, make a
in theses religions:
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Hinduism: condition:

Christianity:

Islam:
Chapters 23-36

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Write a journal that compares and contrasts Pi’s views of religion vs. his three spiritual advisers. Explain what Yann
Martel (the author) might be suggesting about religion through this interaction. What is your personal response to
Pi’s religious beliefs. (Write 7-10 sentences)
Chapters 37-44
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chapter here that you believe represents an
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Draw the lifeboat with Pi and the three animals on it— Using the life boat from the book as a setting, draw
the Heyna, the Zebra and Orange Juice the Orangutan . yourself on a boat with three possessions that best
represent or symbolize your image of who you are (your
identity).
Chapters 45-52

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Make a connection to a human condition:

Chapters 53-59

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Make a connection to a human condition:

Chapter 60-72

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Make a connection to a human Write a journal entry from Pi’s point of view here. (6-7 sentences) Should be
condition: about one specific day’s experiences.
Chapters 73-83

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Write a journal entry from Pi’s point of view here.

Draw a picture of how Pi survives the storm. (6-7 sentences)
Chapters 84-91

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Describe the interaction with the man on the other boat. Do you think it really happened or was Pi hallucinating?
Write 7-10 sentences.
Analysis activity: All roads lead to tone and irony!

1. Ch 83 2. Ch 84 3.Ch 85 4. Ch 89

First: Put any interesting diction (word choice) that Look at the syntax (sentence structure). How
you see in this box. would you describe it? Short sentences or long?
Fluid or choppy? Detailed or sparse? Repetitive?
Give a few examples.

Imagery: The diction and syntax work together to create an image. How? How would you describe the imagery of
the section? How do the diction and syntax create this image?

Tone: The imagery helps to create the tone of the passage. Choose a word that you believe best reflects the tone
of the passage. How does the imagery create this tone?
Chapter 92

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Draw the island! Include ALL Details!!! Color

it in!
Chapters 93-100

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Write down an important quote from the chapter here:
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Knowledge:

Make a connection to a human condition: