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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epilogue, The Significance of Pegasus Bridge. pgs. 181-183.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What company was John Howard part of in 1942?
(a) C Company.
(b) D Company.
(c) A Company.
(d) T Company.

3. How many fatalities were suffered by the time Howard called for a platoon leader meeting?
(a) One.
(b) Five.
(c) None.
(d) Two.

4. What division was Von Luck commanding in the fall of 1943?
(a) 21st Panzer Division.
(b) Panzer Lehr.
(c) 43rd Grenadier division.
(d) 1st Panzer.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What other Airborne division was unable to receive supplies or reinforcements at Arnhem later in 1944 according to the Prologue?

2. What did the French do to the bridge over the canal?

3. Who from Company C was ordered to report to the beaches from Company D?

4. What did Howard use to guide paratroopers to the bridges?

5. What was special about the Company D and the 5th Para Brigade men on D-Day?

(see the answer key)

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