Unbroken Chapters 12-17 Flashcards

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What type of injury did Phil have?

Phil's head was bleeding

How did Louie stop Mac's fit?

Louie smacked Mac on the cheek with the back of his hand

What company made the bitter D bars?

Hershey

Why can't they drink the sea water?

The salt content was so high it was considered poison Signup and view all the answers

What made it difficult to fish?

There was no bait Signup and view all the answers

What did the post office write on the letter?

'Missing at sea' Signup and view all the answers

What did Mac do to make survival more difficult?

He ate all of the chocolate Signup and view all the answers

Which rescue plane came close to them?

'Daisy Mae' Signup and view all the answers

What did Louie do with the bird he caught?

He used it as bait Signup and view all the answers

What did Louie worry about more, his sanity or food and water?

His sanity Signup and view all the answers

Were the rafts large enough to hold the 3 men?

True Signup and view all the answers

How did Louie defend himself against the shark?

Eyes and teeth wide, punched his snout Signup and view all the answers

Who helped Louie fend off the sharks?

Mac Signup and view all the answers

How big was the first shark Louie killed?

4 ft long - small Signup and view all the answers

What body part of the shark was edible?

The liver Signup and view all the answers

Which man died?

Mac Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Japanese want the men to open their shirts?

To see if they were armed Signup and view all the answers

How were they rescued?

The Japanese Signup and view all the answers

What island did they reach?

Marshall Island Signup and view all the answers

How far had they drifted?

2 thousand miles Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Injury and Illness

Phil sustained a head injury resulting in bleeding.
Mac experienced a fit, which Louie managed by smacking Mac on the cheek.

Survival Challenges

Hershey was the manufacturer of the bitter D bars consumed.
Sea water was undrinkable due to its high salt content, regarded as poisonous.
Fishing proved challenging because there was a lack of bait available.
Louie's letter from the post office was marked "missing at sea."
Mac's actions, specifically eating all the chocolate, worsened their survival situation.

Rescue Efforts and Encounters

The rescue plane identified as 'Daisy Mae' came close to their location but did not manage to rescue them.
Louie caught a bird, which he then used as bait for fishing.
During their ordeal, Louie was more concerned about maintaining his sanity than about food and water supply.

Equipment and Defense

The rafts were adequate in size, comfortably holding the three men.
Louie defended himself from a shark attack by punching its snout while keeping his eyes and teeth visible.
Mac assisted Louie in fending off the sharks during their struggle for survival.

Encounter with Sharks

The first shark killed by Louie was relatively small, measuring 4 feet in length.
The edible part of the shark discovered was its liver.

Tragic Loss and Capture

Mac ultimately succumbed and died during their ordeal.
Japanese forces sought to check if the men were armed by requiring them to open their shirts.

Rescue and Journey

They were eventually rescued by the Japanese.
The men reached the Marshall Islands after drifting a distance of 2,000 miles.

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Test your knowledge on Louie Zamperini's harrowing journey in 'Unbroken' with these flashcards focusing on chapters 12 to 17. Each question prompts critical moments and insights from these chapters that shaped the story's progression. Perfect for deepening your understanding of the events and characters portrayed.