Unbroken: A Comprehensive Quiz

Who is the main protagonist in "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand?

• Louis Zamperini

• Phil Phillips

• Mutsuhiro Watanabe

• Laura Hillenbrand

Which war serves as the primary historical backdrop for "Unbroken"?

• World War I

• World War II

• Korean War

• Vietnam War

What was Louis Zamperini’s athletic specialty before the war?

• Swimming

• Boxing

• Running

• Gymnastics

Who was Louis Zamperini’s close friend and fellow airman stranded with him at sea?

• Pete Zamperini

• Phil Phillips

• Mutsuhiro Watanabe

• Mac McNamara

Which of the following best describes the main theme of "Unbroken"?

• The importance of wealth

• The power of resilience and forgiveness

• The dangers of technology

• The value of education

Summarize what happened to Louis Zamperini after his plane crashed.

• He was immediately rescued by American forces.

• He survived on a raft for weeks before being captured by the Japanese.

• He swam to a nearby island and lived there.

• He returned home safely the next day.

Which motif is repeatedly used in "Unbroken" to symbolize hope and survival?

• The ocean

• The Olympic torch

• The bird

• The prison camp

How does the author portray the relationship between Louis and his brother Pete?

• As distant and competitive

• As supportive and encouraging

• As hostile and unfriendly

• As indifferent

What is the author’s likely purpose in describing the harsh conditions of the POW camps in detail?

• To entertain readers with action scenes

• To highlight the brutality and resilience required to survive

• To focus on military strategy

• To compare different wars

Which event marks a turning point in Louis Zamperini’s character development?

• Competing in the Olympics

• Surviving the plane crash

• Enduring torture by "The Bird"

• Returning home and finding forgiveness