A fictional author in this novel thanks Maocyr Scliar (“mwa-sear skleer”) for the “spark of life” and discusses this novel’s plot with Mr. Adirubasamy. This novel’s protagonist proves the claim “bananas don't float” incorrect while being interviewed by Mr. Okamoto. Fruit containing human teeth is found on an island made of (10[1])algae by this novel’s protagonist, who is named for a swimming pool in France and practices Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism. (10[1])The Tsimtsum sinks while transporting animals from a zoo in Pondicherry in this novel, (10[1])whose (10[1])protagonist is often accompanied by Richard Parker. (10[1])For 10 points, name this Yann Martel novel in which Piscine Patel shares a lifeboat with a Bengal tiger. ■END■ (10[1])