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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 was fired by the bridge sentry after they spotted potential paratroops?

2. What language besides French did Georges speak?

3. Who was on duty on the canal bridge when the gliders landed?

4. What did Colonel Hans A. Von Luck command?

5. How far were most of the paratroopers from the bridges after their drop?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why were glider troops used according to Ambrose?

2. What did the British create in 1942 according to Chapter 2, D-Day Minus Two Years?

3. What did Howard learn about the explosives, and what did he not know in Chapter 5?

4. What happened to one of the men from glider #2?

5. What was Howard not allowed to do?

6. Who ran the cafe in town, and what did the Germans not know about them?

7. What did Poett tell Howard according to Ambrose?

8. What did John Howard and some from Company D volunteer for in 1942?

9. What was Howard doing to his men according to Ambrose and how did it end up helping them?

10. What orders did Howard receive for May 2 in D-Day Minus One Month to D-Day?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Examine mistakes or misconceptions made by the Germans as the Allies invaded and took the bridges. Discuss how this contributed to the success of the mission. Use the text to support your discussion.

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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