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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III, Chapters 15-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What secret piece of equipment did Louis Zamperini use during the bombing run on Wake Island?
(a) The Federer Engine.
(b) The Norden bomb sight.
(c) The Maxell Radar.
(d) The Robertson night vision system.

2. What nickname did the U.S. servicemen give to Kwajalein?
(a) Execution Island.
(b) Island of No Return.
(c) Dark Island.
(d) Death Island.

3. What plane did Louis and the men in the raft signal?
(a) A Japanese fighter.
(b) An American bomber.
(c) An American fighter.
(d) A British fighter.

4. When were Louis Zamperini and his crew sent to active duty according to Chapter 7?
(a) Christmas, 1942.
(b) New Year, 1942.
(c) Thanksgiving, 1942.
(d) Easter, 1942.

5. What promise did Louis make on the boat?
(a) He would spend his life in public service.
(b) He would marry and live a good life.
(c) He would quit the army immediately.
(d) If he survived he would dedicate his life to God.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many bombers were sent to bomb Nauru according to Chapter 9?

2. What engines failed on Louis Zamperini 's plane?

3. What was the nickname of the B-24 bomber according to Chapter 6?

4. What did Louis use to make bait to catch a fish in Chapter 14?

5. What university was Jimmie Sasaki attending?

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