RB 198-199

RB 198-199

Multiple Choice

"When Allies hit the beaches of Normandy more than 70 years ago, there were black soldiers. The US Army, however, was still segregated... The black soldiers made up one section of the 327th Quartermaster Service Company" (Wright 198).

• to set up something; to bring something into existence

• someone who has served in the military

• people born at about the same time and regarded collectively

• separated by race

Multiple Choice

"When Allies hit the beaches of Normandy more than 70 years ago, there were black soldiers. The US Army, however, was still segregated... The black soldiers made up one section of the 327th Quartermaster Service Company" (Wright 198). Identify the context clues for segregated.

• "When the Allies hit the beaches..."

• "The US Army, however..."

• "The black soldiers made up one section..."

• None of these are context clues.

Multiple Choice

"Under continuous fire, corpsman Woodson ignored his own wounds and assisted in establishing an aid station on the beach. He remained on continuous duty treating casualties for the next 18 hours" (Wright 199).

• to set up something; to bring something into existence

• great courage in the face of danger

• people born at about the same time and regarded collectively

• separated by race

Multiple Choice

"Under continuous fire, corpsman Woodson ignored his own wounds and assisted in establishing an aid station on the beach. He remained on continuous duty treating casualties for the next 18 hours" (Wright 199). Identify the context clues.

• "Under continuous fire..."

• "... Woodson ignored his own wounds..."

• "He remained on continuous duty treating casualties..."

• "... for 18 hours."

Multiple Choice

"Under continuous fire, corpsman Woodson ignored his own wounds and assisted in establishing an aid station on the beach. He remained on continuous duty treating casualties for the next 18 hours" (Wright 199).

• a person killed or injured in a war or accident

• someone who has served in the military

• people born at about the same time and regarded collectively

• to enroll in the military voluntarily

Multiple Choice

"Corporal Waverly B. Woodson, Jr. enlisted out of love of country and a sense of duty" (Wright 199).

• a person killed or injured in a war or accident

• someone who has served in the military

• people born at about the same time and regarded collectively

• to enroll in the military voluntarily

Multiple Choice

"This would certainly prove true when it came to recognizing Woodson's valor... He remained on continuous duty treating casualties for the next 18 hours. He then assisted in retrieving and reviving three soldiers who had nearly drowned" (Wright 199).

• a person killed or injured in a war or accident

• great courage in the face of danger

• people born at about the same time and regarded collectively

• to enroll in the military voluntarily

Multiple Choice

"Rob Aitchison wrote this poem to honor his grandfather, a Normandy veteran. Aitchison said, 'Longest Day is my thank you to a great generation'" (Wright 199).

• a person killed or injured in a war or accident

• someone who has served in the military

• people born at about the same time and regarded collectively

• to enroll in the military voluntarily

Multiple Choice

"Rob Aitchison wrote this poem to honor his grandfather, a Normandy veteran. Aitchison said, 'Longest Day is my thank you to a great generation'" (Wright 199).

• a person killed or injured in a war or accident

• someone who has served in the military

• people born at about the same time and regarded collectively

• to enroll in the military voluntarily

Poll

Woodson is__. "Under continuous fire, corpsman Woodson ignored his own wounds and assisted in establishing an aid station on the beach. He remained on continuous duty treating casualties for the next 18 hours. He then assisted in retrieving and reviving three soldiers who had nearly drowned" (Wright 199).

• determined/tenacious

• selfless

• brave

• All of these answers.

Open Ended

Woodson is brave. The author states, "Under continuous fire, corpsman Woodson ignored his own wounds and assisted in establishing an aid station on the beach. He remained on continuous duty treating casualties for the next 18 hours. He then assisted in retrieving and reviving three soldiers who had nearly drowned" (Wright 199). This shows that_____.

Open Ended

Woodson is determined and tenacious. The author states, "Under continuous fire, corpsman Woodson ignored his own wounds and assisted in establishing an aid station on the beach. He remained on continuous duty treating casualties for the next 18 hours. He then assisted in retrieving and reviving three soldiers who had nearly drowned" (Wright 199). This shows that_____.

Open Ended

Woodson is selfless. The author states, "Under continuous fire, corpsman Woodson ignored his own wounds and assisted in establishing an aid station on the beach. He remained on continuous duty treating casualties for the next 18 hours. He then assisted in retrieving and reviving three soldiers who had nearly drowned" (Wright 199). This shows that_____.

Open Ended

Do you think that Woodson still deserved to receive the Medal of Honor after the records were lost? Why or why not? Cite specific details that support your opinion.

Multiple Choice

What does the phrase "de facto flags" mean in paragraph 2?

• made in a factory

• in effect though not formally recognized

Multiple Choice

Identify the context clues that help us determine the meaning of de facto. "The balloons they deployed were meant to protect those storming the beach from low-flying strafing aircraft. The iconic pictures of those silver barrage balloons floating over Omaha and Utah beaches were de facto flags marking the presence of African Americans on D-Day" (Wright 198).

• "...marking the presence..."

• "The iconic pictures..."

Multiple Choice

"Thinking about an author's word choice can help you understand meaning and tone. The tone is the author's attitude toward the subject. [For example,] a text's can be humorous, serious, playful, sorrowful, fearful, or joyous" (Real Book 202).

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

"The 320th earned a letter of commendation from General Dwight D. Eisenhower. Additional individual awards were given to some of the unit's soldiers. War historians note that one man in the 320th distinguished himself above many others" (Wright 199). What is the tone of this passage?

• humorous

• serious

• playful

• joyous

Open Ended

Draft your response to the discussion question here.