The Early Years of Louis Zamperini

What event was happening when Louis Zamperini was listening in the pre-dawn darkness?

• A parade was starting

• A train was passing by

• A storm was approaching

• The German dirigible Graf Zeppelin was flying overhead

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What did Louis do when he first heard the sound in the pre-dawn darkness?

• He hid under his bed

• He called for his parents

• He went back to sleep

• He raced down the stairs and went outside

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What was the Graf Zeppelin attempting to complete?

• A transatlantic flight

• A flight around the world

• A non-stop flight across Europe

• A record altitude flight

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What was Louis's reaction to his first airplane flight?

• He was frightened and wanted nothing to do with airplanes

• He was inspired to build his own plane

• He was indifferent to the experience

• He was thrilled and wanted to become a pilot

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What was Louis's behavior like as a child?

• Quiet and contemplative

• Rebellious and mischievous

• Obedient and studious

• Shy and withdrawn

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How did Louis's mother, Louise, try to reform him?

• By sending him to military school

• By using homemade pie to get information from his schoolmates

• By ignoring his behavior

• By punishing him severely

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What was one of Louis's attempts to fit in or do good?

• He started a neighborhood watch

• He joined the Boy Scouts

• He baked biscuits and gave them away

• He volunteered at a local church

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What was the reaction of Louis's mother when she saw the blood on Louis's fists?

• She didn't notice

• She laughed it off

• She burst into tears

• She was proud of him for defending himself

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What did Louis's father do when he caught Louis sneaking in late at night?

• He grounded him for a month

• He ignored the behavior

• He delivered a kick to the rear

• He took away his privileges

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What was Louis's ambition as a child?

• To be a pilot

• To become a teacher

• To become a cowboy

• To be a baker

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