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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. Who developed the training program of Company D?
(a) Montgomery.
(b) Patton.
(c) Howard.
(d) Eisenhower.

2. What was the name of the local resistance leader?
(a) Bion.
(b) Charlie.
(c) Vion.
(d) Cabu.

3. What made the training ground Howard and its men trained on special?
(a) It was humid like Normandy.
(b) It had two bridges located close together.
(c) It was easy to access with tanks.
(d) It was far from German air scouts.

4. When did the plan say the paratroopers should arrive at the bridges?
(a) 0230 hours.
(b) 0425 hours.
(c) 0015 hours.
(d) 0125 hours.

5. What skills did the training of Company D focus on?
(a) Naval warfare.
(b) Light infantry.
(c) Heave infantry.
(d) Tank driving.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Howard and his troops go for training according to Chapter 4?

2. How many men was Poett able to locate immediately after his landing?

3. According to the plan, who would relieve Howard after his mission was accomplished?

4. How many platoon leaders were out of action after securing the bridges?

5. How many fatalities were suffered by the time Howard called for a platoon leader meeting?

(see the answer key)

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