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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the date that Eisenhower originally sets for D-Day?
(a) June 4.
(b) June 6.
(c) June 7.
(d) June 5.

3. Rommel thinks the D-Day invasion would come when?
(a) June 15.
(b) June 5.
(c) May 1.
(d) May 15.

4. Who says it is "the fury of an aroused democracy" that is the key to victory?
(a) Marshall.
(b) Roosevelt.
(c) Eisenhower.
(d) Montgomery.

5. Who interviews Eisenhower about D-Day in 1964?
(a) Dan Rather.
(b) Walter Cronkite.
(c) Ernie Pyle.
(d) Mike Wallace.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Tetty, one of the best sub-agents, who is stealing oil from the Germans?

2. What do Allied troops use to keep water out of their riffles during the invasion?

3. What is the name of the command group in charge of planning D-Day?

4. What are the losses predicted by Commander Leigh-Mallory?

5. What group is the first to attend the Assault Training Center?

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