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

2. What did Company D become after June 6?
(a) It was disbanded.
(b) A mechanized company.
(c) A tank company.
(d) An infantry company.

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

4. What did the Germans decide to wait for before trying another counter attack?
(a) Their commanding officer.
(b) Daylight.
(c) More ammunitions.
(d) More troops.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the difference between the training regiment of the men and that of the officers?

2. Who visited Company D at the beginning of June,1944?

3. Who joined the resistance in 1942?

4. What was the only area available for the Germans to mount a counter offensive according to Ambrose?

5. Who was piloting one of the gliders according to Chapter 5, D-Day: 0016 to 0026 Hours?

(see the answer key)

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