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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. How many men was Poett able to locate immediately after his landing?
(a) 231 men.
(b) 20 men.
(c) None.
(d) 130 men.

2. How long did it take Hickman to reach his headquarters?
(a) Nine hours.
(b) Three hours.
(c) Six hours.
(d) Ten hours.

3. How prepared were Von Luck's men for such a situation according to Ambrose?
(a) Barely, Von Luck didn't have time to train.
(b) Barely, it was something Von Luck didn't anticipate.
(c) Very, Von Luck's plans were made for such a situation.
(d) None, the division was on leave.

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

5. What happened to the Panzers as soon as they were spotted?
(a) They were stopped by bombers.
(b) They were let go.
(c) They were shelled.
(d) They were attacked by the resistance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the 6th airborne doing in 1943?

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

3. Who was thrown out of the cockpit by the impact during landing?

4. When was Caen liberated?

5. Where did the planners of the Allied invasion of Europe decide it would take place?

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