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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, D-Day Minus One Year to D-Day Minus One Month, pgs. 46-62.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the difference between the training regiment of the men and that of the officers?
(a) There was not a difference.
(b) The officers didn't need to be able to think quickly.
(c) The officers didn't need to be physically fit.
(d) The officers did not have to speak German.

2. What did John Howard volunteer for in 1942?
(a) Tank corp.
(b) Airborne glider forces.
(c) Counter intelligence.
(d) Airborne paratroopers.

3. What did the members of the 6th airborne know would be coming sometime?
(a) The loss of Gibraltar.
(b) A European invasion.
(c) The loss of Karthoum.
(d) An invasion of North Africa.

4. What role would the airborne division have during the invasion?
(a) Protect the right flank.
(b) Strategic reserve.
(c) Protect the rear.
(d) Protect the left flank.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom did Georges and Theresa Gondree provide information?

2. How many days did the bridge holding exercise given to Company D last?

3. What canal did the Pegasus Bridge span?

4. What did George and Theresa Gondree do for a living?

5. Where was the 6th Airborne stationed in 1943?

(see the answer key)

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