the Zamperini family
News and communication
Louise Zamperini
Impact of the news
Others
100

Who are Louie’s parents?

Anthony and Louise Zamperini

100

How does the Zamperini family first learn that Louie is alive?

Through a Radio broadcast 

100

What had Louise always believed about Louie?


That he was still alive 

100

What changes immediately after the family hears the news?


They know Louie is alive

100

What is Eli Tomac’s motocross number?

3

200

What holiday is being observed in Chapter 33?

Mother’s Day 

200

What country announces that Louie is alive?


Japan 
200

How does Louise react to the news?


With relief and emotion

200

How does the new affect the family emotionally?

Joy and Relief

200

What is the meaning of Number 11

it is Kadyn’s motocross number

300

What does Louie’s mother still feel about him?

He is still alive
300

What kind of message included Louie’s name?


A POW broadcast 

300

What quality defines Louise in this chapter?


Unshakable faith

300

Why is this moment a turning point?

It shifts from grief to hope

300

Who created Metal Mulisha

Haiden Deegan

400

What made Louie’s mother different from all the others?

She refused to give up hope

400

Why is the news shocking to the family?


They had been told he was dead

400

How does Louise’s belief differ from others?


She never accepted his death

400

How does this news affect the community around them?

People celebrate with the Zamperinis

400

Who won the 250W super cross championship?

Haiden Deegan

500

What day is considered Mother’s Day for Louise Zamperini?

September 9th

500

What does the broadcast prove about Louie’s situation?

That he survived and is a POW


500

What does Louise symbolize in the story?


Hope and a Mothers love

500
Why is this chapter called “Mothers Day”?

It marks the day his mother finds out her baby is returning home

500

Who has the championship points lead in the 450 class?

Ken Rockzen