Understanding the Text Questions - 'Life of Pi'

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LIFE OF PI – Understanding the Text Questions

Understanding the Text: Life of Pi
  1. In what ways did it work for you?
  2. In what ways did it not work for you?
  3. How would you explain to someone the kind of story it is?


LIFE OF PI – The Author, The Setting, The Narrative & The Characters
The Author:
  1. What do we know of the author?
  2. Is any of what we know relevant to our understanding of the story?

The Setting:
  1. Where does the author set the story?
  2. When (time period) does the author set his story?

The Narrative:
  1. In no more than 100 words, tell the story of Pi to show your understanding of the storyline.
OR
In no more than 20 steps, create a timeline of important events to show your understanding of the storyline.
  1. Explain a key event or moment in the story that is crucial to the story’s plot.

The Characters:
  1. List and profile the main characters in the novel. Remember to use quotes.
  2. Create a Character Map showing the relationship between the main characters.