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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 was Louis Zamperini's place in the qualifying race in Germany?

2. How was Louis Zamperini as a child?

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

4. What did Louis do after calling for Phil in his cell?

5. From what altitudes were the bombers supposed to bomb Nauru?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Whom was Louis surprised to see at Ofuna?

3. What was Louis overwhelmed by in Chapter 4?

4. What happened to the Super Man in Chapter 9?

5. What could the men not stomach in Chapter 14?

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

7. What happened when Phil and Louis were taken to Ofuna according to Chapter 19?

8. What did Louis find when examining his cell in Chapter 18?

9. What reputation did the B-24 bomber have in Chapter 6?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose two men described in the book and compare their lives before and after their time as prisoners of war.

Essay Topic 2

Examine the reasons that Mutsuhiro Watanbe gave for his cruel treatment of prisoners.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the theme of resilience in the book "Unbroken" and use examples from the book to support your discussion.

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