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

2. What did Eisenhower say about the fighting fury of an aroused democracy?
(a) It was hard to aim at the enemy.
(b) It was low.
(c) It was dangerous for anyone to control.
(d) No totalitarian dictatorship could ever match it.

3. What did George and Theresa Gondree do for a living?
(a) They were shoe manufacturers.
(b) They owned a cafe.
(c) They owned a sewing shop.
(d) They were potato farmers.

4. Howard decided that _______________ would lead the platoon across the bridge.
(a) Gale.
(b) Howard.
(c) Poett.
(d) Brotheridge.

5. What division was Von Luck commanding in the fall of 1943?
(a) 1st Panzer.
(b) 43rd Grenadier division.
(c) 21st Panzer Division.
(d) Panzer Lehr.

Short Answer Questions

1. What information did Howard have access to?

2. What was the first report Howard received after setting up his command post on the Canal Bridge?

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

4. What did Howard decide must be taken out before firing any shot?

5. What made the training ground Howard and its men trained on special?

(see the answer key)

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