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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. Who was the first allied soldier to die on D-Day?
(a) Parr.
(b) Brotheridge.
(c) Poett.
(d) Howard.

2. What did the German resistance force the British troops to do in the weeks following the invasion of Europe?
(a) Attack harder.
(b) Go in defensive mode.
(c) Choose another route to Germany.
(d) Retreat.

3. When was Caen liberated?
(a) August, 1944.
(b) December, 1944.
(c) January, 1945.
(d) June, 1944.

4. Where would the 5th Para Brigade drop according to Howard's orders?
(a) North of Caen.
(b) East of Goutainville.
(c) South of Brequencon.
(d) North East of Ranville.

5. What did Howard know about the Gondrees?
(a) They were resistance.
(b) They were collaborators.
(c) They owned a cafe.
(d) Nothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who told Howard to developed his plan to take the bridges?

2. What did Howard and his men hear near the canal bridge?

3. What was the name of the local resistance leader?

4. When did the plan say the paratroopers should arrive at the bridges?

5. When did Howard have access to the documentation concerning the plan?

(see the answer key)

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