Unbroken Ch. 12-17 Review

Which of the following words is the best SYNONYM for "clear-minded?"

• Groggy

• Lucid

• Agitated

• Creative

Which of the following phrases BEST shows a collected and unconcerned tone, demonstrating that Phil understands his situation at sea?

• "He felt frightened, though not panicked" (126)

• "He was in no condition to make decisions" (126)

• "'I'm glad it was you, Zamp'" (126)

• "Cecy's lucky bracelet wasn't on his wrist" (126)

Which of the following is NOT a conflict faced by the men while stranded at sea?

• They have basically nothing to eat.

• Sharks are constantly swarming them.

• They know they will be dishonorably discharged from the Air Corps if they are found.

• They are drifting into enemy waters.

Which of the following words is the best SYNONYM for "a firmly held belief?"

• Suggestion

• Theory

• Proposal

• Conviction

Which of the following is the BEST definition of "resourcefulness?"

• The ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties

• The fear of running out of resources

• The state of being highly aggressive and violent

• The action of restoring someone to health or normal life

Reread pg. 165 (pg. 149 in the digital copy). As Louie is starting to run out of hope, what does he decide to do?

• He prays to God.

• He eats all of the bitter chocolate.

• He decides he is doomed to die at sea.

• He starts a fight with Phil.

Which of the following is an example of juxtaposition in Unbroken?

• The human-like descriptions of the aircraft

• The vivid images of the sharks circling the raft

• The contrasting of Louie's healthy, athletic body before the crash to his weak, starved body after being stranded at sea

• The way the narrator is able to express the thoughts of Louie, Phil, and other characters

How is Louie made to feel "invisible" by the Japanese at the end of Ch. 17?

• He is treated kindly and given medical attention.

• All of the Japanese soldiers completely ignore him.

• Louie hides among the trees to remain unseen by the Japanese.

• He is treated cruelly and forced to live in a disgusting cell.

How does Laura Hillenbrand create suspense in Ch. 17?

• By constantly describing the sharks circling the raft

• By showing Louie and Phil finally have a nice moment on the first island but then announce that they will be transferred to "Execution Island"

• By hiding the fact that Louie and Phil were in enemy waters

• By revealing that the US government has secret plans to rescue Louie and Phil