Life of Pi: Richard Parker on the Lifeboat

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What is the narrator's initial reaction upon seeing Richard Parker in the water?

  • He prepares to defend himself, anticipating an attack.
  • He ignores him, believing it's a hallucination.
  • He immediately jumps into the water to rescue him.
  • He calls out to Richard Parker and encourages him to swim towards the lifeboat. (correct)

What does the narrator shout out amidst the chaos?

  • "I'm saved!"
  • "Help me, please!"
  • "Richard Parker, stay away!"
  • "This is a dream!" (correct)

Why does the narrator hesitate before pulling Richard Parker onto the lifeboat?

  • He sees other survivors in the water who need his help more urgently.
  • He realizes that Richard Parker is too heavy to pull alone.
  • He remembers that Richard Parker is a dangerous Bengal tiger. (correct)
  • He fears that the lifeboat will capsize if he brings Richard Parker on board.

What action does the narrator take when Richard Parker gets on the boat?

<p>Jumps into the sea (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the narrator try to initially prevent Richard Parker from boarding the lifeboat?

<p>By using an oar to push him away. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What detail emphasizes the danger Richard Parker poses to the narrator?

<p>Richard Parker's head was the same size as the lifeboat, but with teeth. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the narrator repeatedly calling out for his family?

<p>He is trying to locate them amidst the chaos and ensure their safety. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator's statement 'I had no injuries on my body, but I had never known such terrible pain' suggest?

<p>His emotional suffering is far greater than any physical wound. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why would the author include the detail that Richard Parker’s 'fiery eyes shone angrily'?

<p>To emphasize the immediate threat and aggression the tiger poses. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can you infer from the narrator's choice to jump back into the sea?

<p>He believes his chances of survival are higher in the water than on the boat with Richard Parker. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the narrator's perception of Richard Parker change throughout the passage?

<p>From a helpless victim to a menacing predator. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The narrator felt intense pain, even without physical injuries. What does this suggest about the circumstances?

<p>The narrator is overwhelmed by the emotional and psychological trauma of the situation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the tarpaulin represent in the scene where the tiger stands on it?

<p>A symbol of the tiger's dominance and control over the lifeboat. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What feeling motivates the narrator to throw Richard Parker a lifebelt?

<p>A genuine instinct to save a life, regardless of the risk. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the mention of the zebra significant in the context of the narrator jumping into the sea?

<p>It highlights the unnatural and surreal nature of the situation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'His nose kept disappearing under the wild water' suggest about Richard Parker's state?

<p>Richard Parker is struggling to stay afloat and is in distress. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the statement 'Tell me I'm still in my bed on the Tsimtsum' contribute to the story's meaning?

<p>It enhances the sense of unreality and the narrator's desperate wish to escape the nightmare. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most plausible reason the author capitalized 'Mother, Father, Ravi, where are you?'?

<p>To reflect the great importance and emotional weight these familial bonds hold for the narrator. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the immediate effect of Richard Parker pulling himself onto the boat?

<p>The narrator jumps into the sea. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Who is swimming?

A person who is in the water, struggling to keep their head above the surface.

What does 'Oh my God' express?

An expression of alarm, disbelief, or horror.

Who is Richard Parker?

The large cat that was on the boat.

What emotions is the narrator experiencing?

The narrator of the text is experiencing both physical safety and emotional agony.

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What animal boarded the boat?

An adult Bengal tiger climbed aboard the lifeboat, causing shock and fear.

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What was thrown to Richard Parker?

The narrator threw a lifebelt to Richard Parker, initially forgetting it was a tiger.

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Study Notes

  • From the lifeboat, something gets spotted in the water
  • Richard Parker is seen struggling to keep his head above water
  • The narrator encourages him to swim toward the lifeboat
  • Richard Parker begins swimming toward the boat, appearing small and scared
  • The narrator shouts for their mother, father, and Ravi
  • The narrator wishes it was a dream, wishing to be in bed on the Tsimtsum
  • Despite no physical injuries, the narrator feels terrible pain
  • Richard Parker is moving slowly, and a life belt is thrown for him
  • He takes hold of the life belt
  • The narrator initially motivates him, but stops when they realize they are pulling an adult Bengal tiger onto the lifeboat
  • The narrator pushes Richard Parker away, but he pulls himself onto the boat
  • Richard Parker stands up on the Tarpaulin
  • His fiery eyes glared angrily
  • His ears are pushed back
  • His head is the same size as the lifebelt, but full of teeth
  • The narrator picks up the life belt, steps over the zebra, and throws themselves into the sea

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