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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How far were most of the paratroopers from the bridges after their drop?
(a) 50 Kilometers.
(b) 15 Kilometers.
(c) 20 Kilometers.
(d) 36 Kilometers.

2. What role would the airborne division have during the invasion?
(a) Strategic reserve.
(b) Protect the left flank.
(c) Protect the right flank.
(d) Protect the rear.

3. What did Bailey and other men do at the bridge as the attack started?
(a) Jumped in the river.
(b) Died.
(c) Threw grenades into the pillbox.
(d) Hid.

4. What language besides French did Theresa speak?
(a) Russian.
(b) German.
(c) English.
(d) Spanish.

5. How many days did the bridge holding exercise given to Company D last?
(a) Two days.
(b) Five days.
(c) Three days.
(d) Nine days.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was on duty on the canal bridge when the gliders landed?

2. When was most of the resistance at the Canal bridge subdued?

3. Where would the 3rd Para Brigade drop according to Howard's orders?

4. Where was Von Luck assigned in 1942?

5. What canal did the Pegasus Bridge span?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Howard tell his men when Company D moved to Tarrant Rushton at the end of May?

2. What did Howard discover from the reports and photos?

3. What orders did Howard receive for May 2 in D-Day Minus One Month to D-Day?

4. Who was relieved of duty at the start at the start of Chapter 1, D-Day Minus Two Years?

5. What did Howard do with his troops in Chapter 4?

6. What did John Howard and some from Company D volunteer for in 1942?

7. What happened to one of the men from glider #2?

8. Who was on duty at the canal bridge, and what happened to him according to Ambrose?

9. What did Howard's assignment depend on according to Ambrose?

10. Why were some men dropped according to Ambrose?

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