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

2. What did Louis Zamperini and the rest of the trainees share?

3. How many holes did Super Man have?

4. When did Louis Zamperini and his crew experience devastating mechanical problems in Chapter 8?

5. What happened to Louis Zamperini when he got close to the head of the qualifying race?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Louis overwhelmed by in Chapter 4?

2. What was Louis able to do in Chapter 12?

3. Who was William Harris in Chapter 20?

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

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

6. What was Louis' goal in Chapter 3?

7. What devastated Louis according to Chapter 5?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Compare Allied aircraft, especially that of the United States with the strength of Japanese forces. Discuss why the B-29 bomber was capable of instilling fear in the Japanese.

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