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What is the setting (Time and Place) of the preface?
1943 in the middle of the Pacific Ocean
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How does Louie almost get suspended from school?
He sneaks into the school gym with a group of students without paying to see a basketball game
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What was Louie's nickname when he was competing?
The Torrence Tornado
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He is the leader of Germany when Louie goes there for the Olympic games?
Adolph Hitler
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What is the second word on page 25?
Considered. The first word is Unbroken, at the top of the page
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What country are they stranded near in the preface?
Japan
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What town does Louie live in?
Torrence, CA.
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What event is Louie invited to compete in?
The Olympic Trials
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How fast did Louie run his final lap at the Olympics?
56 seconds
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How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?
Quite a lot actually
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Chapter One calls Zamperini a "one boy insurgency". What does insurgency mean?
rebellion against authority (answers may vary)
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What was the activity that makes Louie become a more serious student and keep himself out of trouble?
Running Track
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Why was training in NY so difficult for the runners?
There was a record breaking heat wave
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What bad behavior does Louie partake in during this chapter?
He steals a German flag and other "souvenirs"
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What is your favorite color?
No it's not, it's yellow.
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Who does Louie idolize in chapter 1?
His older brother Pete
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What record is Louie determined to break?
The time it takes to run a mile
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What mistake does the radio announcer make at one of Louie's races?
He mistakenly states that Louie has won.
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What was the Olympic Village turned into after the Olympics were over?
Military Barracks
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How old is Mr. Amari?
Too old.
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Give examples of Louie's bad behavior
Answers will vary
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What character traits can we use to describe Louie in this chapter?
Answers will vary
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What time does Louie post to set a new record for running a mile?
4m 21.3s
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How does the author foreshadow the impending World War II in the final page of the chapter
Various She mentions the start of anti-semetic practices She mentions the next Olympics will be held in Tokyo
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What does the fox say?
Various: Wa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pow! or Fraka-kaka-kaka-kaka-kow! or Chacha-chacha-chacha-chow! or Ring-ding-ding-dingeringeding