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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, D-Day Plus One to D-Day Plus Ninety, pgs. 150-163.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was the 1st Airborne stationed in 1943?
(a) England.
(b) Guam.
(c) North Africa.
(d) U.S.A.

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

3. What did Howard learn about at the regiment headquarters?
(a) They landed on the wrong bridge.
(b) The invasion was a success.
(c) Pegasus was a failure.
(d) Pegasus bridge was destroyed shortly after their departure.

4. The music Sweeney heard was supposed to be__________________.
(a) A surrender signal.
(b) A retreat signal.
(c) A signal between Howard and Lovat.
(d) A victory signal.

5. How long after the capture of the bridges did Howard anticipate the paratroopers would start to land according to Chapter 6, D-Day: 0026-0600 Hours?
(a) 30 minutes.
(b) 3 hours.
(c) 45 minutes.
(d) 1 hour.

Short Answer Questions

1. What led the Germans to postpone their counter attack on the bridge according to Chapter 6?

2. Who was shot in the leg trying to report the success of his mission to Howard?

3. Where did Company D go at the end of May 1944?

4. What was Howard not allowed to do with the maps, photos, and his plan to take the bridges?

5. What was lost during the paratroop drop on June 6?

(see the answer key)

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