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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Phil do before slipping into unconsciousness?

2. In what year did Germany and Japan start invading other countries according to Chapter 5?

3. What did the Japanese man ask Louis?

4. What was Louis Zamperini intimidated with in Germany?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What call came just before Christmas of 1942 according to Chapter 7?

2. From whom did Louis receive congratulations?

3. What were "The Stinking Six" according to Chapter 10?

4. Where did Louis find himself?

5. What did Louis realize Mac had done in Chapter 13?

6. Whom was Louis surprised to see at Ofuna?

7. What happened after 27 days on the raft according to Chapter 15?

8. What happened to Mac in Chapter 16?

9. Who was Louis the opposite of according to Chapter 1?

10. What was Phil directed to take in Chapter 11?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss what methods Hillenbrand may have used to write the book "Unbroken" and why she relied on research and witness accounts for her writing.

Essay Topic 2

Examine the role the Zamperini family had in Louis' failures and successes.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the significance of Zamperini's conversion and determine whether he is a good example of forgiveness and compassion.

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