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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, D-Day Plus Three Months to D-Day Plus Fifty Years, pgs. 164-173.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Howard learn about at the regiment headquarters?
(a) Pegasus bridge was destroyed shortly after their departure.
(b) They landed on the wrong bridge.
(c) Pegasus was a failure.
(d) The invasion was a success.

2. How many fatalities were there because of the landing in glider #1?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) Five.
(d) None.

3. Who was on duty on the canal bridge when the gliders landed?
(a) Romer.
(b) Hemmer.
(c) Schmidt.
(d) Von Luck.

4. Where was the 6th Airborne stationed in 1943?
(a) England.
(b) Guam.
(c) North Africa.
(d) U.S.A.

5. Howard decided that the men from glider #2 would ________________.
(a) Find the German officers.
(b) Clear the banks.
(c) Find the German radio.
(d) Destroy the pillbox.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the Gondrees spend the night according to Chapter 7, D-Day: 0600 to 1200 Hours?

2. When did Poett reach the bridge?

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

4. What did Howard decide must be taken out before firing any shot?

5. Who took over patrolling duties at the bridges after their arrival?

(see the answer key)

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