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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 the Zamperini family hope for Louis?

2. Where was Watanabe in late 1948?

3. What was Louis in high demand for in Chapter 34?

4. What did John Falconer survive?

5. What were the names of Cynthia's two boyfriends when she met Louis?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who was Mutsuhiro Watanabe according to Chapter 23?

2. Who was Lynn Moody?

3. What was the graffiti described in Chapter 25 referring to?

4. Why did Louis not strike back according to Chapter 24?

5. What was Louis told about running again?

6. What happened when Louis was invited back to the radio station in Chapter 26?

7. What was found on a mountainside?

8. What did the Bird do at the center of the camp?

9. What meeting did Cynthia attend in Chapter 38?

10. What did a few prisoners plan in 1944 in Chapter 22?

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

Compare Phil's leadership skills with those of Louis and find similarities and differences between the two men.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the significance of post-traumatic stress disorder in war veterans from the Pacific Theater and why each veteran needed to find his own path.

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