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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. When did Howard have access to the documentation concerning the plan?
(a) Every week day.
(b) During business hours.
(c) Whenever he wanted.
(d) On Thursday between 5 and 6 p.m.

2. Who told Howard to developed his plan to take the bridges?
(a) General Eisenhower.
(b) Brigadier Poett.
(c) General Montgomery.
(d) General Gale.

3. What was the 6th airborne doing in 1943?
(a) Fighting the Germans.
(b) Taking general leave.
(c) Continuing their training.
(d) Fighting in the Pacific.

4. What did Howard decide must be taken out before firing any shot?
(a) The pillbox.
(b) The bridge sentries.
(c) The anti tank guns.
(d) The commanding officers.

5. How long did it take for the men in the glider to regain consciousness after the landing?
(a) Two days.
(b) A few seconds.
(c) Four hours.
(d) Two minutes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What glider was Bailey in?

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

3. Where was Brotheridge hit?

4. Whose shot was heard by Poett?

5. Who was in charge of planning the Allied invasion of Europe in 1943?

(see the answer key)

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