World War II and Military
Louis Zamperini was in this branch of the military during World War II.
The United States Air Force
Louis and other survivors were finally rescued after drifting on a raft for over a month by what branch and country
Japanese, Navy
Louis Zamperini derived hope and inspiration from what rituals while in captivity
memories of his religion and family
Louis was in captivity for more than two years in a POW camp in Japan. What was the first one?
What is Omori?
What happens to Louie while training for the Olympics?
He re-injures his ankle.
The B-24 bomber Louis was in was called what nickname, that translates to "The Flying Fortress."
Green Hornet
What led to Louis Zamperini's bomber plane crashing?
mechanical failure
This was the main reason Louis survived his time in the POW camps.
determination and stealing
Louis was forced to perform this degrading task in the presence of the other POWs, which was intended to crush his spirit what was this punishment
carrying a heavy beam
What habit did Louie use as a form of coping with his life after the war?
Alcoholism
Louis's plane was shot down on a mission over what huge ocean
Pacific Ocean
Louis and the other survivors on the raft were faced with what big issue, which led to their major physical weakness
starvation
This specific act of forgiveness played an important part in Louis's recovery following the war.
forgiving his captors
Louis was subjected to brutal treatment while he was in captivity where he was beaten repeatedly what objects
bamboo sticks
What does Louie feel for the first time towards the Bird when he is told of his death?
Compassion
what country was the United States' enemy during World War II, and it is where Louis Zamperini was a POW.
Japan
On the raft, Louis was constantly haunted by what, which threatened his survival greatly.
sharks
Louis had a tough time with this upon his return home, as many veterans did following WWII. What did he struggle with
PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
Louis's most painful memory of captivity was this type of torturous experience, where he was kept in a dark room for extended periods what was this place called
solitary confinement
What made Louie scream and break down after being so calm when he returned home?
Louie's broadcast recording
Louis Zamperini was a member of what squadron that made bombing raids across the Pacific during the war
the 372nd Bomb Squadron
Louis learned to endure severe starvation by doing what
catching albatross and fish
Louis' experience with this person, who saved him, altered the path of his life.
Billy Graham
Mutsuhiro Watanabe came to be known, he was a sadistic Japanese prison camp guard who terrorized Louis when he was imprisoned. What was this guard's nickname?
The Bird
What question was Louie trying to answer when he traveled to Japan?
If he had created resilient peace for himself.