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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. To whom did Georges and Theresa Gondree provide information?
(a) The Allies.
(b) The Russians.
(c) The Spaniards.
(d) The Germans.

2. Howard decided that _______________ would lead the platoon across the bridge.
(a) Gale.
(b) Brotheridge.
(c) Howard.
(d) Poett.

3. What skills did the training of Company D focus on?
(a) Light infantry.
(b) Naval warfare.
(c) Heave infantry.
(d) Tank driving.

4. What did George and Theresa Gondree do for a living?
(a) They owned a cafe.
(b) They were shoe manufacturers.
(c) They were potato farmers.
(d) They owned a sewing shop.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What information did Howard have access to?

2. What canal did the Pegasus Bridge span?

3. How many divisions constituted the British airborne in 1943, according to Chapter 3?

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

5. What was fired by the bridge sentry after they spotted potential paratroops?

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