In the introduction (the very first part of the book), what is one problem Louie faced?

• He got caught by the police for stealing.

• The Japanese fighter planes spotted his raft at sea and tried to shoot him.

• He didn't make it into the Olympics.

• His brother died in battle.

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What did Louie see fly over his house in the first chapter?

• A Japanese fighter plane

• An American jet

• The Graf Zepplin (German airship)

• The American flag

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What was one reason why Louie was bullied?

• His German accent

• His Italian heritage

• He had acne

• He was dumb

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At what age did Louie start drinking?

• 21

• 5

• 15

• 8

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Who was Louie's biggest supporter?

• His mom

• His dad

• His brother

• His sister

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Why was it so impressive that Louie became the fastest mile runner in the state?

• He wasn't a natural born runner, and he was bad at first. He had to practice nonstop.

• He had a condition that made it difficult for him to run.

• He was kicked off of the team for drinking and smoking.

• He didn't have the right running shoes.

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What was the biggest problem with the ship that carried him to the Olympics in Berlin?

• The boat crashed.

• There were Nazis on board.

• The atheletes had nowhere to practice.

• The boat ran out of food part way to Germany.

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Why did Louie really steal the Nazi flag in Germany?

• He hated what the Nazis stood for.

• He was drunk and wanted to do something mischievous.

• He wanted to impress a girl.

• He was dared to.

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Why were the 1940 Olympics cancelled?

• The war

• There weren't enough athletes

• The bombing in Japan

• The Great Depression

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What branch of the army did Louie join?

• Navy

• Army

• Marines

• Aircorps

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