How does Louie's mother and father feel about his success at running?

they are proud of Louie's accomplishments

What was the main theme of the first chapters?

You can overcome your past by being determined and resilient

How did running change Louie?

it gave him a positive way to get attention

What is the main reason Louie begins running competitively?

to escape the hardships of his childhood

How does Louie's family being Italian immigrants affect them?

they face prejudice and discrimination

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Unbroken: The Story of Louis Zamperini

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Explore the incredible life of Louis Zamperini, an Olympic athlete and World War II veteran, through a series of thought-provoking questions.

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1
Louie really enjoyed running at first.
False
True
2
Is the book 'Unbroken' set during World War II?
False
True
3
What was Louis's family's background?
Born and raised in the USA
Japanese Immigrants
A military Family
Italian Immigrants
4
What does the nickname Torrance Tornado suggest about Louie's personality?
he is a calm and cool person
he is shy and doesn't like to talk to people
he is lazy and unmotivated
he is quick and energetic
5
How does Louie's mother and father feel about his success at running?
they don't care that he runs
they tell him he must make the Olympic team
they are disappointed in him
they are proud of Louie's accomplishments
6
What did Louis struggle with in school?
Reading
Science
Math
Discipline
7
What was Louis's first major achievement?
Military award
College graduate
Olympic runner
World champion
8
Which sport did Louis excel in?
Football
Running
Boxing
Swimming
9
What was the main theme of the first chapters?
You can overcome your past by being determined and resilient
Things are not as bad as you think they are
People should like you for the person you are
Knowledge can help us prepare for the future.
10
How did Louis cope with challenges?
By running away
By running
By giving up
By fighting back
11
Who is the main character?
Mutsuhiro Watanabe
Pete Zamperini
Cynthia Zamperini
Louis Zamperini
12
How did running change Louie?
he became more fit than his brother Pete
Louie became the favorite child in the family
Louie was able to run away from the police faster than before
it gave him a positive way to get attention
13
What is the main reason Louie begins running competitively?
to improve his physical health
to prove himself to his family
to escape the hardships of his childhood
to win awards and recognition
14
What was Louis's attitude towards challenges?
Indifferent
Defeated
Determined
Fearful
15
“Thrilled by the crashing of boundaries, Louie was untamable.” What does untamable mean?
able to be tamed
follows rules
easily controlled
wild and uncontrollable
16
Where did Louis grow up?
Miami, Florida
Chicago, Illinois
Torrance, California
Olean, New York
17
What event does Louis survive?
A car crash
A plane crash
A train accident
A shipwreck
18
What was Louis's childhood like?
Perfect and happy
Rich and luxurious
Boring and uneventful
Troubled and difficult
19
How does Louie's family being Italian immigrants affect them?
it influences their values and traditions
they move to Japan
they face prejudice and discrimination
they are wealthy and priviledged

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