Unbroken Quiz

Towards the beginning of the film, we see Louis (Louie) Zamperini doing a lot of running. Unfortunately, some of his running involved running from the law. As the son of Italian immigrants, why do you think that Louie may have gotten into so much trouble as a youngster?

Later we see Louie running with a more productive purpose. His brother Peter plays a huge role in Louie's success. Why do you think that Louie listened to and respected his brother so much?

What is meant by the statement, "If you can take it, you can make it?"

Early on in the film, we see Louie serving in the U.S. Army Air Force as a bombardier. What did that job entail?

What nickname does Louie earn due to his talent as a distance runner?

Where were the 1936 Olympics held?

How fast does Louie run his final lap at the Olympics in the 5000 meters?

What do you notice about the personalities of the three men who survive the plane crash (Mac, Phil, and Louie)?

What happens on the 33rd day in the raft?

After being sent to a POW camp in Tokyo, Louie is brutalized by Mutsuhiro Watanabe ("the Bird"). Why do you think that Watanabe was especially cruel to Zamperini?