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Name:________________________________________ Section:_______________________ Score: ___________
General Directions: Read carefully each item and follow directions as indicated. Write the letter of the most appropriate answer on
your answer sheet.
Part I. A. Special Terms: Directions: Match each term in column B with the most appropriate description in column A.
A B
_____.1. Myth A. snake haired gorgon
_____ 2. Medusa B. stories about gods and goddesses and heroes passed from one
generation to another
_____ 3. Lyre C. Perseus
_____ 4. He has slain the Gorgons D. a small stringed musical instrument
_____ 5. A horrible creature E. Found at the heart of the maze
_____ 6. Palace F. King Minos request to be built by Daedalus
G. stories about origin of things on earth
Directions: B. Grammar. Pronouns. Directions: Choose whether the underlined pronoun is reflexive or intensive. Then, identify the
function of each word in the sentence.
S TV DO
I dressed myself this morning. = Reflexive

S TV DO
I myself enjoy Guitar Hero, but my brother prefers World of War craft. = Intensive

_____ 7. I found the treasure box m yself. (4)

_____ 8. When Jeremy found his wallet, he bough t himself an ice cream. (5)
_____ 9. My neighbors found themselves in volved in a lawsuit . (5)
_____ 10. Th e police officer herself witn essed the accident. (4)
_____ 11. I myself bake a cake.(4)
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PART II. Understanding: Reading and Literature
Directions: Read each of the following short passages carefully and copy the letter of the word or phrase that best
completes each numbered item.
Exploring the Sea of Goodness
Lee Emm

1.Do you believe that a sea of goodness is possible in this world? 2.)I always believe it is possible. 3.) Doing something good, no
matter what the consequences are will always make me contented and secure. 4.) There are a lot of ways I can do such, especially
in doing something good for others. 5.) The steps are easy but zealousness, humility and consistency are the subtle ways. Here
are the simple ones: 6.) the first one is I imagine that I am in the place of the other person I`II do good to. 7.) Next, I`II imagine how
sheII feel and react.8.)That way, III think doing good to significant others will make me at least a better person.9.)That will make
me be grateful that I have done something good.10.)With this simple but notable ways I can prove to my self, to others and to
God that I can explore the sea of goodness in this ever changing world.11.)How about you, you can explore it also? 12.) I bet you
can?
_____ 12. The main point of the article is best expressed in sentence no.__
A.3 B.4 C.10 D.12
_____ 13. Exploring the sea of goodness, means you are practicing_
A. Conscientiousness B. humility C. righteousness D. sympathy

For nos. 14 to 16 when the world looks hopeless, And life is not fair, Throw back your shoulders And do not despair.
_____ 14. The expression to throw back your shoulders means_
A. exercise your shoulders C. ignore your problems
B. forget your responsibilities D. show your feelings
_____ 15. The passage appeals more to the sense of_
A. feeling B. sight C. sound D. taste
_____ 16. Most probably, the writer`s purpose in this passage is to_
A. express a feeling B. give an advice C. reveal the truth D.win other`s approval
PART III. Understanding: Literature
_____ 17. What does the word vanity mean in these lines from the text Daedalus and Icarus? Proud of his
success, the foolish Icarus forsook his guide, and, bold in vanity, began to soar
a. arrogance b. fear c. heroism d. enthusiasm
_____18. Which word from the lines in the text in Part A best helps the reader understand the meaning of vanity?
a. proud b. success c. foolish d. soar
____19. The mythic hero is usually
a. half god b. half beast c. half Greek
_____20. Why is Icarus more content with being a prisoner than Daedalus?
a. Icarus enjoys playing in the maze
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b. Icarus doesnt know how enjoyable freedom is
c. Icarus is younger that Daedalus and thinks prison is exciting
_____21. The symbolic and sometimes literal quest of the hero as protector is to
a. Kill as many enemies as possible
b. Maintain the level of economic growth attained
c. Backlide into barbarism.
_____22. Perseus mother was taken by Zues in the form of a .
a. Silver horse b. white cow c. shower of gold
_____23. What causes Icarus wings to fall off?
a. The sun melts the candle wax b. The peanut better gets eaten c. Icarus is dumb
_____24. What instruction does Daedalus give Icarus before Icarus flies away?
a. Dont eat a sandwich b. Dont fly close to the sun c. Dont fart
_____25. Perseus cuts off the head of Medusa to
a. Save his wife Eurydice b. fulfill Polydectes command c. show heroism
_____26. Why does the sight of the birds comfort Daedalus?
a. They sing a lot b. the birds are free to come and go c. They poop a lot
_____27. What happens to Icarus at the end of the story?
a. He eats some peanut butter
b. He goes to the dentist
c. He sinks in deep down into the ocean among the sharks and eels and squid
_____28. Medusas power was said to turn men to stone by
a. Looking at her eyes b. Looking at her face c. Looking at her hair
_____29. Perseus rescues Andromeda, who is being sacrificed to the sea-monster because
a. Her mother has been bragging to be more beautiful than the goddesses
b. She is to wed Poseidon in the Afterlife.
c. Every seven years the monster destroys the town
_____30. In what country did Orpheus live?
a. Rome b. Greece c. Mesopotamia
_____31. What qualities did Orpheus find in Eurydice?
a. Beauty and discretion
b. b. youth and joy
c. c. humility and simplicity
_____32. Orpheus composed for Eurydice: _________________.
a. A symphony of the woods b. a lyre concert c. a beautiful love song
_____33. Why did Eurydice die?
a. Because the gods condemned her.
b. Because a snake bit her
c. Because happiness is always short
_____34. What separated the kingdom of light from the kingdom of darkness?
a. The Styx River
b. The Gallocanta lake
c. The lagoon of the gods
_____35. Which condition did Pluto give to Orpheus?
a. To play a concert with his lyre.
b. To not look at Eurydice before crossing the Styx River
c. To compose a love song
_____36. Why did Orpheus turn his head towards Eurydice?
a. Because he was anxious to see her
b. Because he did not trust Pluto.
c. Because he had doubts and was impatient.
Part III Process: Logical Organization.(nos.37-40)
Directions: Arrange the following sentences logically from the story Orpheus and Eurydice. Write 1-4.
_____ 37. He caught one last glimpse of Eurydice as she goes back to the world of the dead.
_____ 38. Orpheus came to the palace of Hades and Persephone, King and Queen of the underworld.
_____ 39. Orpheus played his lyre so sweetly that charmed all things on earth.
_____ 40. He turned to make sure that she was still following him.
Part B. Writing:
(41-42). What is does the story Orpheus and Eurydice wants to convey to the readers?
________________________________________________________________________________
(43-44). What lesson is emphasized in the story Daedalus and Icarus?
________________________________________________________________________________
(45-46) Why do you think Orpheus turned to look at Eurydice? If someone you loved were following you up from the land of the
dead, would you be able to resist the urge to turn around and check on them? (Be honest!)
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Name:________________________________________ Section:_______________________ Score: ___________

General Directions: Read carefully each item and follow directions as indicated. Write the letter of the most appropriate
answer on your answer sheet.

Part I. A. Special Terms: Directions: Match each term in column B with the most appropriate description in column A.
A B
_____.1. Myth A. snake haired gorgon
_____ 2. Medusa B. stories about gods and goddesses and heroes passed from one
generation to another
_____ 3. Lyre C. Piscine Mollitor Patel
_____ 4. Pis full name D. a small stringed musical instrument
_____ 5. A horrible creature E. Found at the heart of the maze
_____ 6. Palace F. King Minos request to be built by Daedalus
_____7. Orange Juice G. stories about origin of things on earth
_____8. Persephone H. son of Calliope
_____9. Perseus I. Orangutan
_____10. Orpheus J. the hero of Andromeda
K. Canada

Directions: B. Grammar. Pronouns. Directions: Choose whether the underlined pronoun is reflexive or intensive. Then,
identify the function of each word in the sentence.

_____ 11. My neighbors found themselves involved in a lawsuit.

_____ 12. The police officer herself witnessed the accident.
_____ 13. Four students found themselves locked out of the room when they were late to class.
_____ 14. I gave you that worksheet myself so I know you have it.
_____ 15. The television announcer couldn't hear himself speaking, so he spoke louder and louder.
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PART II. Understanding: Reading and Literature
Directions: Read each of the following short passages carefully and copy the letter of the word or phrase that best
completes each numbered item.

Exploring the Sea of Goodness

Lee Emm
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1.Do you believe that a sea of goodness is possible in this world? 2.)I always believe it is possible. 3.) Doing
something good, no matter what the consequences are will always make me contented and secure. 4.) There are a lot
of ways I can do such, especially in doing something good for others. 5.) The steps are easy but zealousness, humility
and consistency are the subtle ways. Here are the simple ones: 6.) the first one is I imagine that I am in the place of the
other person I`II do good to. 7.) Next, I`II imagine how sheII feel and react.8.)That way, III think doing good to
significant others will make me at least a better person.9.)That will make me be grateful that I have done something
good.10.)With this simple but notable ways I can prove to my self, to others and to God that I can explore the sea of
goodness in this ever changing world.11.)How about you, you can explore it also? 12.) I bet you can?
_____ 16. The main point of the article is best expressed in sentence no.__
A.3 B.4 C.10 D.12
_____ 17. Exploring the sea of goodness, means you are practicing_
A. Conscientiousness B. humility C. righteousness D. sympathy

For nos. 18 to 20 when the world looks hopeless, And life is not fair, Throw back your shoulders And do not despair.
_____ 18. The expression to throw back your shoulders means_
A. exercise your shoulders C. ignore your problems
B. forget your responsibilities D. show your feelings
_____ 19. The passage appeals more to the sense of_
A. feeling B. sight C. sound D. taste
_____ 20. Most probably, the writer`s purpose in this passage is to_
A. express a feeling B. give an advice C. reveal the truth D.win other`s approval

PART III. Understanding: Literature

_____ 21. What does the word vanity mean in these lines from the text Daedalus and Icarus? Proud of his
success, the foolish Icarus forsook his guide, and, bold in vanity, began to soar
b. arrogance b. fear c. heroism d. enthusiasm
_____22. Which word from the lines in the text in Part A best helps the reader understand the meaning of vanity?
a. proud b. success c. foolish d. soar
_____23. The mythic hero is usually
b. half god b. half beast c. half Greek

_____24. Why is Icarus more content with being a prisoner than Daedalus?
d. Icarus enjoys playing in the maze
e. c. Icarus doesnt know how enjoyable freedom is
f. Icarus is younger that Daedalus and thinks prison is exciting
_____25. The symbolic and sometimes literal quest of the hero as protector is to
d. Kill as many enemies as possible
e. Maintain the level of economic growth attained
f. Backlide into barbarism.
_____26. Perseus mother was taken by Zues in the form of a .
b. Silver horse b. white cow c. shower of gold
_____27. What causes Icarus wings to fall off?
b. The sun melts the candle wax b. The peanut better gets eaten c. Icarus is dumb
_____28. What instruction does Daedalus give Icarus before Icarus flies away?
b. Dont eat a sandwich b. Dont fly close to the sun c. Dont fart
_____29. Perseus cuts off the head of Medusa to
b. Save his wife Eurydice b. fulfill Polydectes command c. show heroism
_____30. Why does the sight of the birds comfort Daedalus?
a. They sing a lot b. the birds are free to come and go c. They poop a lot
_____31. What happens to Icarus at the end of the story?
d. He eats some peanut butter
e. He goes to the dentist
f. He sinks in deep down into the ocean among the sharks and eels and squid
_____32. Medusas power was said to turn men to stone by
b. Looking at her eyes b. Looking at her face c. Looking at her hair
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_____33. Perseus rescues Andromeda, who is being sacrificed to the sea-monster because
d. Her mother has been bragging to be more beautiful than the goddesses
e. She is to wed Poseidon in the Afterlife.
f. Every seven years the monster destroys the town
_____34. In what country did Orpheus live?
b. Rome b. Greece c. Mesopotamia
_____35. What qualities did Orpheus find in Eurydice?
d. Beauty and discretion
e. b. youth and joy
f. c. humility and simplicity
_____36. Orpheus composed for Eurydice: _________________.
b. A symphony of the woods b. a lyre concert c. a beautiful love song
_____37. Why did Eurydice die?
d. Because the gods condemned her.
e. Because a snake bit her
f. Because happiness is always short
_____38. What separated the kingdom of light from the kingdom of darkness?
b. The Styx River
b. The Gallocanta lake
c. The lagoon of the gods
_____39. Which condition did Pluto give to Orpheus?
d. To play a concert with his lyre.
e. To not look at Eurydice before crossing the Styx River
f. To compose a love song
_____40. Why did Orpheus turn his head towards Eurydice?
d. Because he was anxious to see her
e. Because he did not trust Pluto.
f. Because he had doubts and was impatient.

From the story Life of Pi

_____41. Where is the author when he first hears about Piscine Patel?
a. Canada b. India c. home
_____42. Who is narrating the italicized chapters?
a. Piscine b. Martel c. a fictional author
_____43. Richard Parker is a ____.
a. friend of Pis b. tiger c. priest
_____44. Besides Orange Juice and Richard Parker, the two others in Pis lifeboat are a ___ and a ___.
a. zebra, hyena b. dog, zebra c. Golden agouti, hyena
_____45. Where did they end up finding Richard Parker?
a. in the jungle b. still in the lifeboat c. they did not find him
Part III Process: Logical Organization.(nos.37-40)
Directions: Arrange the following sentences logically from the story Orpheus and Eurydice. Write 1-4.
_____ 46. He caught one last glimpse of Eurydice as she goes back to the world of the dead.
_____ 47. Orpheus came to the palace of Hades and Persephone, King and Queen of the underworld.
_____ 48. Orpheus played his lyre so sweetly that charmed all things on earth.
_____ 49. He turned to make sure that she was still following him.
_____50. Eurydice went to the woods and was bitten by a snake.

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Part C. Grammar:

A reflexive pronoun is used when the subject and object of the sentence are the same. The reflexive pronouns are: myself,
yourself, yourselves, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, themselves Circle the reflexive pronoun in each sentence. Draw a
line back to the subject it is reflecting. Intensive pronouns emphasize or intensify their antecedents.
Write reflexive or intensive on the line to tell what type of pronoun it is.

1. I dressed myself this morning. = Reflexive

I myself enjoy Guitar Hero, but my brother prefers World of War craft. = Intensive

1. We had to cook for ourselves since mom didnt want to make dinner.

2. They used to camera on the cell phone to take pictures of themselves.

3. Jayden changed the oil himself.

4. The man talked to himself as he walked down the street.

5. The parrot admired itself in the mirror for several hours each day.

6. Jaxon is a New Orleans Saints fan; I myself prefer the Indianapolis Colts.
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7. You may help yourself to any of the snacks on the table.

8. When you save money in the bank, its like you are paying yourself.

9. I myself am tired of doing homework.

10. The president himself appeared at the rally.

11. When I saw myself in the mirror, I realized that I had paint on my cheek.

12. Did you take a class in engineering, or did you teach yourself?

13. My grandmother is no longer able to feed herself, so I help her

14. The programmers themselves played the game before they released it for beta.

15. My sister made the bread herself.

IMPORTANT / KEY FACTS SUMMARY

Title: Life of Pi

Author: Yann Martel

Date Published: 2001

Meaning of the Title: It is not The Life of Pi because no particular life is supported. It is about
the multiplicity of life and, in the end, the reader is left to choose which of Pis lives to believe.

Setting: India, Canada, Pacific Ocean, Mexico

Genre: Novel

Protagonist: Piscine Molitor Patel (Pi)

Antagonist: Richard Parker; nature; internal struggle

Mood: Wondrous, spiritual, desperate, satisfied

Point of View: First person, changing from fictional author to Pi

Tense: This story is written in past tense.

Climax: When Pi tells a second story and challenges the Japanese men to choose the better story

Outcome: Both men admit the first story is better

Major Theme: The importance of telling/living the better story

Minor Themes: Science coexisting with religion; religious syncretism

STUDY QUESTIONS / QUIZ

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1. Where is the author when he first hears about Piscine Patel?
a. Canada
b. India
c. home

2. Who is narrating the italicized chapters?

a. Piscine
b. Martel
c. a fictional author

3. Piscine was named after a ____.

a. pool
b. relative
c. famous Indian actor

4. What animal is the most dangerous to man?

a. elephant
b. golden agouti
c. alligator

5. What animal is the most dangerous to zoo animals?

a. elephant
b. tiger
c. man

6. Richard Parker is a ____.

a. friend of Pis
b. tiger
c. priest

7. Orange Juice is an ____.

a. monkey
b. chimpanzee
c. orangutan

8. Besides Orange Juice and Richard Parker, the two others in Pis lifeboat are a ___ and a ___.
a. zebra, hyena
b. dog, zebra
c. Golden agouti, hyena

9. What is prusten?
a. an Indian rice dish
b. a Hindu offering
c. a sound tigers make

10. Pi hesitates killing the flying fish because he is a ____.

a. vegetarian
b. wimp
c. worshipper of the fish god

11. What does Pi wish he had besides salvation?

a. a book
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b. another pen
c. a beer

12. What was the name of the ship that sank?

a. Titanic II
b. Tsimtsum
c. Panama Lady

13. Pi could not see the other castaway because Pi was temporarily ____.
a. unconscious
b. blind
c. insane

14. Where did Pis lifeboat come ashore?

a. Mexico
b. India
c. Bahamas

15. Where did they end up finding Richard Parker?

a. in the jungle
b. still in the lifeboat
c. they did not find him

ANSWER KEY

1.b
2.c
3.a
4.a
5.c
6.b
7.c
8.a
9.c
10.a
11.a
12.b
13.b
14.a
15.c

ESSAY TOPIC IDEAS / BOOK REPORT IDEAS

1. Relate Piscines nickname, Pi, to elements of the story and/or themes of the novel.

2. What role does Richard Parker play in the story?

3. How does Fathers lesson about the nature of animals in Chapter 8 figure in to the rest of the
story?

4. How is the distinction made between religious beliefs and faith in the story?
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5. What does Pi say about fear? Is he able to defeat his own fear?

6. Describe how the Bank of Karma works.

7. At what point in the story did you realize that Richard Parker was a tiger? What is the
significance of his human name?

8. How might the perceptions of Life of Pi differ for readers of different religions?

9. Whose voice do you hear telling the story? Why is this significant?

10. Does this story have the happy ending promised in Chapter 36?

11. Which of Pis stories do you believe? Why?

COMMENT ON THE STUDY OF LITERATURE

The study of literature is not like the study of math or science, or even history. While those
disciplines are based largely upon fact, the study of literature is based upon interpretation and
analysis. There are no clear-cut answers in literature, outside of the factual information about an
authors life and the basic information about setting and characterization in a piece of literature.
The rest is a highly subjective reading of what an author has written; each person brings a different
set of values and a different background to the reading. As a result, no two people see the piece of
literature in exactly the same light, and few critics agree on everything about a book or an author.

In this study guide, we have tried to give an objective literary analysis based upon the information
actually found in the novel, book, or play. In the end, however, it is an individual interpretation, but
one that we feel can be readily supported by the information that is presented in the guide. In your
course of literature study, you or your professor/teacher may come up with a different interpretation
of the mood or the theme or the conflict. Your interpretation, if it can be logically supported with
information contained within the piece of literature, is just as correct as ours; so is the interpretation
of your teacher or professor.

Literature is simply not a black or white situation; instead, there are many gray areas that are open
to varying analyses. Your task is to come up with your own analysis that you can logically defend.
Hopefully, these MonkeyNotes will help you to accomplish that goal.