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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through D-Day Minus One Month to D-Day, pgs. 63-76.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How far from the Pegasus Bridge did the gliders containing the Allied forced need to land according to the plan?
(a) 3000 meters.
(b) 20 meters.
(c) 400 meters.
(d) 600 meters.

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

3. Where did the planners of the Allied invasion of Europe decide it would take place?
(a) Belgium.
(b) Sweden.
(c) Normandy.
(d) Pas de Calais.

4. Who developed the training program of Company D?
(a) Montgomery.
(b) Howard.
(c) Eisenhower.
(d) Patton.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many days did the bridge holding exercise given to Company D last?

3. What information did Howard have access to?

4. Where was the 1st Airborne stationed in 1943?

5. What did George and Theresa Gondree do for a living?

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