D-Day, June 6, 1944: The Climactic Battle of World War II Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 106 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

D-Day, June 6, 1944: The Climactic Battle of World War II Test | Final Test - Hard

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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 do the troops call their inflatable life vests?

2. How long does it take the Germans to erect the Atlantic Wall?

3. What is the 5th Ranger Battalion's objective?

4. What do the troops use to blow holes in the barbed wire?

5. How many men are sent with Sgt. Harrison Summers to capture the German barracks WXYZ?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the movie The Longest Day inaccurate?

2. How do the warships contribute to D-Day?

3. Who is the "Sergeant York of World War II"?

4. How does Captain Rich assemble his plane after arriving on Omaha Beach?

5. What is the "best ally" the Allies had lost by dawn of D-Day?

6. What are the Allies' mistakes during D-Day?

7. Why do the Germans surrender Utah beach?

8. What else is happening with the Eisenhower family on June 6, 1944?

9. How do the Canadian divisions fare on Juno Beach?

10. Why do the Rangers of the 116th A Company quickly lose their cockiness as they approach Omaha Beach?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the backgrounds, careers, and leadership styles of Rommel and Eisenhower. How are their places in history both unique to the men and universal to the responsibility thrust upon them?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the days before the battle on the German side versus all that was going on with the Allies. What are the German leaders doing in those early days of June 1944 versus the flurry of activities on the Allies' part?

Essay Topic 3

How does using the memories of the men who took part in D-Day affect the integrity of the narrative? What are some possible distortions or misrepresentations in Ambrose's telling of D-Day?

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