Questions and Answers
What happens on the third day without water?
Rain finally comes.
What does Louie use as bait to catch a fish?
The meat of the albatross.
Louie decides to let his mind deteriorate as their bodies suffer.
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What does Louie say he will do if it rains again?
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What do the men think when they spot a plane on the twenty-seventh day?
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What happens when the plane drops a depth charge?
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How far do the men estimate they have traveled?
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Study Notes
Chapter 14
- Rain comes on the third day without water, allowing Louie and the men to devise methods for collecting it.
- The men create sun hats to protect themselves from harsh conditions as their situation worsens.
- Mac's excessive chocolate consumption becomes detrimental as food supplies diminish.
- Louie kills an albatross that lands on his hat, utilizing its meat as bait for fishing despite the unpleasant smell.
- Inspired by past survival stories, Phil recalls a crew that survived twenty-one days at sea, motivating them to push onward.
Mental Resilience
- Louie resolves to maintain mental strength while physically dwindling, engaging Phil in trivia and song-sharing.
- Regular discussions of Louie's mother's meals offer psychological comfort, tricking their bodies into feeling satisfied.
- Mac's demeanor contrasts with the others, reflecting increased withdrawal and despair.
Survival Limits
- The men surpass the twenty-one-day survival mark, initially filled with hope until rain and fish availability decrease.
- In desperation, Louie promises to devote his life to God if rain returns, and his prayers are answered multiple times.
Chapter 15
- On the twenty-seventh day, a plane is sighted, eliciting hopes of rescue; however, it disappointingly begins firing upon them.
- The men use rafts for cover, struggling to board again due to their weakened state, only to realize they are under attack by a Japanese bomber.
Continuous Threats
- The plane attacks multiple times, prompting Louie to dive into the water to defend against sharks, showcasing his desperation and bravery.
- A depth charge is dropped but fails to detonate; however, their secondary raft is destroyed, forcing them to rely on a single, deflating raft.
Travel Estimates
- The men estimate they have drifted approximately 1,250 miles and anticipate surviving three more weeks before reaching land.
- Louie and Phil retain some physical strength, while Mac's condition worsens, hinting at increasing challenges ahead.
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Test your knowledge on key concepts from Chapters 14 and 15 of 'Unbroken'. This quiz focuses on the challenges faced by Louie Zamperini and his companions as they survive against the odds. Review important events and character actions that define these chapters.
