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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. Why was the old Pegasus Bridge replaced?
(a) The original bridge was too narrow for modern cars.
(b) The amount of structural damage on the original bridge.
(c) New construction in the area.
(d) To allow bigger ships to pass.

2. How was the Allied war effort going in 1942, according to the start of Chapter 2?
(a) Very well in Europe, but not in the Pacific.
(b) Very well everywhere.
(c) Very well in North Africa, but not in Europe.
(d) Not well everywhere.

3. What was special about the Company D and the 5th Para Brigade men on D-Day?
(a) They were all college graduates.
(b) They all survived.
(c) They were all from Essex.
(d) They were all volunteers.

4. Where was Von Luck assigned in 1942?
(a) North Africa.
(b) France.
(c) Italy.
(d) Russia.

5. How did the man killed in glider #2 die?
(a) He died from a head trauma.
(b) He had a heart attack.
(c) He drowned.
(d) He was shot by a German.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Bailey and other men do at the bridge as the attack started?

2. Where was Hans A. Von Luck's headquarters?

3. Who joined the resistance in 1942?

4. How many fatalities were there because of the landing in glider #1?

5. Whose body was laying near the cafe?

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