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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. Howard decided that _______________ would lead the platoon across the bridge.

2. What was the first report Howard received after setting up his command post on the Canal Bridge?

3. What rank did Hans Schmidt hold in June,1944?

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

5. Where did Howard and his troops go for training according to Chapter 4?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happened by 0021 hours according to Chapter 5?

3. Why were some men dropped according to Ambrose?

4. What were the code words given to those who boarded the gliders on the evening of June 5?

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

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

7. Who was relieved of duty at the start at the start of Chapter 1, D-Day Minus Two Years?

8. What did Howard do with his troops in Chapter 4?

9. What was Major Hans Schmidt, the German commander, worried about according to Ambrose?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the Epilogue, the editor examines the full significance of the Pegasus Bridge mission, stating that the full significance could only have been known if Company D had failed. Using the text and secondary sources to support your conclusion, either agree or disagree with the conclusions drawn by Ambrose.

Essay Topic 2

Some of the plans for the gliders were changed in the days prior to the invasion. Discuss what changes were made and what impact these changes may have had on the success of the Pegasus bridge mission. Use the text to support your analysis.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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