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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. Who was thrown out of the cockpit by the impact during landing?
(a) Poett and Gale.
(b) Howard and Wallwork.
(c) Wallwork and Ainsworth.
(d) Wallwork and Poett.

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

3. What glider was Bailey in?
(a) Glider #4.
(b) Glider #2.
(c) Glider #1.
(d) Glider #3.

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

5. What did Colonel Hans A. Von Luck command?
(a) 125th Panzer Grenadier Regiment.
(b) 10th Panzer Regiment.
(c) 1st Panzer Corp.
(d) 2nd Army.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How far from the Pegasus Bridge did the gliders containing the Allied forced need to land according to the plan?

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

4. How many men were with Hickman when he arrived near the bridge?

5. Whose group landed at the river bridge?

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