childhood & life as an athlete
the B-24 & missing at sea
life as a POW
life after the war
important characters
100
At age 5 Louie started smoking. At age 8 Louie started drinking. Anything that was edible, Louie stole it.
Louie was wild as a child. What are some things Louie did?
100
The Green Hornet
What plane crashed at sea?
100
prisoner of war
What does POW stand for?
100
post-traumatic stress disorder
Most POW's or army troops get PTSD, what does PTSD stand for?
100
Pete Sylvia Virginia
Who were Louie's siblings?
200
Pete introduced Louie to running and taught him discipline.
What did Louie learn from his older brother, Pete?
200
47 days
How many days did Louie and Phil spend at sea?
200
Kwajalein
What was the first POW camp Louie was at?
200
alcohol
What did Louie turn to after the war?
200
Mutsuhiro Watanabe
What was The Bird's real name?
300
His family was an Italian immigrant.
Why was Louie treated badly as a child?
300
One of the engines died, this resulted in the plane tipping and it went rapidly fast into the ocean.
Why did the Green Hornet crash?
300
They beat you and made you feel worthless.
Why was life as a POW harsh?
300
Louie became a Christian and learned to forgive his enemies and pray for them. His hate was replaced by love.
Why did Louie forgive The Bird?
300
Billy Graham
What was the name of the preacher that saved Louie?
400
The girls on the track made fun of Louie.
When Louie tried to run track the first time, Louie quit. Why?
400
May 27, 1943
What day was Louie reported missing?
400
Louie was a famous track start and The Bird was jealous of Louie's fame. Also, he was just crazy.
Why did The Bird hate Louie so much?
400
Louie created a camp called, 'Victory Boys Camp' that helped lost boys find themselves.
What did Louie do to help other kids from getting in trouble?
400
Glenn Cunningham
Who was Louie's idol?
500
Louie liked the recognition it gave him.
Why did running appeal to Louie?
500
Japanese planes sharks lack of food and water storms
What were the challenges Phil and Louie had to face while on the raft?
500
A propaganda radio station, and Louie didn't want to talk bad about America, so he declined the opportunity.
What opportunity did Louie decline? Why?
500
nightmares hallucinations drink sleepwalk think they're in danger scared easily
How does PTSD affect people after a horrible time?
500
Cynthia Applewhite, Cissy Zampernini
Who was Louie's wife, and who is their child?
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