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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. How long did it take for the men in the glider to regain consciousness after the landing?

2. Who was in charge of planning the Allied invasion of Europe in 1943?

3. Who developed the training program of Company D?

4. When did Howard receive his orders according to D-Day Minus One Month to D-Day?

5. What was the name of the local resistance leader?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where was von Luck in 1942?

2. What did Poett tell Howard according to Ambrose?

3. What was Howard not allowed to do?

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

5. What did Howard's assignment depend on according to Ambrose?

6. What happened to Wallwork and Ainsworth at the start of Chapter 5, D-Day: 0016 to 0026 Hours?

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

8. Who was on duty at the canal bridge, and what happened to him according to Ambrose?

9. Why were glider troops used according to Ambrose?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss and compare the objectives of D-Day, including the glider operations, paratroopers, and the seaborne invasion. 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

Company D was given a three day exercise in capturing and holding bridges. Examine the significance of this three day exercise, using the text to support your conclusions.

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