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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the cafe become on June 6th?

2. What did the paratroopers think was happening at the bridges?

3. How long did Howard's men sleep on the night of June 6th to the 7th?

4. Why was the old Pegasus Bridge replaced?

5. Where did Howard try to be reassigned to after recuperating from his car accident?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened to the Panzers as they began to move from Caen in Chapter 8, D-Day: 1200 to 2400 Hours?

2. What does Ambrose say of the villages of Benouville and Ranville?

3. What did von Luck want to do according to Chapter 6?

4. Who was the first Allied soldier to be killed on D-Day?

5. In what endeavor was Howard instrumental?

6. What did the display lead the Germans to believe in Chapter 6?

7. What did the paratroopers think according to Ambrose?

8. Why did the Gondres spend the night in the cellar, according to Chapter 7, D-Day: 0600 to 1200 Hours?

9. What invasion began at dawn, according to Chapter 7, D-Day: 0600 to 1200 Hours?

10. Why were Howard's platoons repositioned?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Resistance had a crucial role in helping the Allies make plans to train soldiers and advance. Discuss the role of the Resistance, including the Gondrees and examine the advantages and disadvantages of using intelligence from those in the Resistance. Use the text and secondary sources to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 2

Howard was able to re-evaluate the situation and act accordingly, while Von Luck needed to await approval to re-take the bridge. Analyze the benefits and drawbacks to each situation and discuss what impact it had on the outcome of the Pegasus Bridge mission.

Essay Topic 3

As of 1942, the Germans and Japanese seemed triumphant in most parts of the world. Discuss how the war was going for the Allies up until 1942 and analyze the shift in planning made by the Allies. Use the text and secondary sources to support your discussion.

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