Louis Zamperini’s life was off to a rough start until __________ suggested he join the track team.
"Louis Zamperini" Comprehension

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8th Grade
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Jeffrey Varney
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
his mother
his 8th grade teacher
a police officer
his brother Pete
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
In the 1936 Olympics, Zamperini’s final lap time was impressive enough to earn him a meeting with…
President Roosevelt.
Jesse Owens.
Adolf Hitler.
Katharine Hepburn.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Why didn’t Zamperini get to compete in the 1940 Olympics in Tokyo?
He couldn’t afford a ticket to the tryouts.
The Olympics were canceled because of World War II.
He had already enlisted in the Army.
He missed the qualifying time by .03 seconds.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Upon deployment, what was Zamperini’s assignment?
bombardier on the B-24 Liberator
pilot on the B-19 Flying Fortress
navigator on the B-19 Flying Fortress
tail gunner on the B-24 Liberator
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What happened to the chocolate bars?
A shark bit off the section of the raft that held the chocolate bars.
They melted in the hot sun and the liquid mixed with ocean water.
McNamara panicked and ate them all the first night.
An albatross stole them all.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
For how long was Zamperini stranded at sea?
two weeks
33 days
47 days
two years
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What happened when Zamperini and Phillips finally reached land?
They were immediately captured by the Japanese.
They found themselves alone on a desert island.
They were helped by a local tribe of natives.
They were greeted by German soldiers.
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