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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, pgs. 119-127.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Brigadier Poett land in Normandy in Chapter 5?
(a) 1452 hours.
(b) 0026 hours.
(c) 0019 hours.
(d) 0156 hours

2. How many complete glider groups were present when Howard called for a platoon leader meeting?
(a) Two complete glider groups.
(b) Three complete glider groups.
(c) One complete glider group.
(d) No complete glider groups.

3. Who joined the resistance in 1942?
(a) Howard.
(b) Von Luck.
(c) Julie Trousseau.
(d) The Gondrees.

4. What led the Germans to postpone their counter attack on the bridge according to Chapter 6?
(a) The attack on their tank.
(b) They were not at full strength.
(c) The loss of their commanding officer.
(d) The loss of most of their ammunition.

5. When did Company D's glider take off?
(a) June 5th at 2256 hours.
(b) June 7th at 2345 hours.
(c) June 6th at 1243 hours.
(d) June 5th at 2245 hours.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose group landed at the river bridge?

2. What was issued to the men of Company D on May 29, 1944?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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