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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is handed out along with rations to the troops as they board vessels for the invasions?
(a) Cigarettes.
(b) Ammunition.
(c) Condoms.
(d) Bibles.

2. One soldier compared riding a LCT to all of the following EXCEPT for _____________.
(a) Bucking bronco.
(b) Roller coaster.
(c) Camel.
(d) Terrible hangover.

3. What is Sgt. Harrison Summers awarded for his bravery in taking the German barracks?
(a) Presidental Award.
(b) Distinguished Service Cross.
(c) Congressional Medal of Honor.
(d) Purple Heart.

4. At what hour does Rommel hear of the invasion?
(a) 0930.
(b) 0600.
(c) 0730.
(d) 1030.

5. Where do Rommel and Eisenhower first engage in battle?
(a) Kasserine Pass.
(b) Ardennes.
(c) Berlin.
(d) Sicily.

Short Answer Questions

1. The objective of Ranger Company is taking ___________.

2. How long does it take Ranger Company to get most of the men to the top of the cliffs at Omaha?

3. Who says it is "the fury of an aroused democracy" that is the key to victory?

4. Where does Eisenhower spend most of 1943 commanding troops?

5. How many ships are involved in D-Day?

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