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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, pgs. 97-105.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose shot was heard by Poett?
(a) Brotheridge.
(b) Howard.
(c) Wallwork.
(d) Romer.

2. What was the difference between the training regiment of the men and that of the officers?
(a) The officers didn't need to be physically fit.
(b) The officers didn't need to be able to think quickly.
(c) There was not a difference.
(d) The officers did not have to speak German.

3. What did Bailey and other men do at the bridge as the attack started?
(a) Threw grenades into the pillbox.
(b) Hid.
(c) Died.
(d) Jumped in the river.

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

5. Whose body was laying near the cafe?
(a) Poett's.
(b) Romer's.
(c) Brotheridge's.
(d) Schimdt's.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was piloting one of the gliders according to Chapter 5, D-Day: 0016 to 0026 Hours?

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

3. What did the members of the 6th airborne know would be coming sometime?

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

5. What bridges did General Gale decide should be taken intact?

(see the answer key)

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