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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 31.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The landscape at the top of the cliffs reminds the Ranger Company of what?
(a) Wheat fields.
(b) Swamp.
(c) A moonscape.
(d) Cow pastures.

2. Who has the greatest doubts about the probability of D-Day success until witnessing the dress rehearsal?
(a) Churchill.
(b) Eisenhower.
(c) Montgomery.
(d) Roosevelt.

3. Which beach do the Canadians take?
(a) Juno.
(b) Sword.
(c) Utah.
(d) Gold.

4. Where is the German army's last offensive on the Eastern Front?
(a) Kursk.
(b) Moscow.
(c) Prague.
(d) Berlin.

5. Who aids in the Allies holding Pegasus Bridge?
(a) British Navy.
(b) American paratroopers.
(c) French Resistance.
(d) Canadian tanks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is handed out along with rations to the troops as they board vessels for the invasions?

2. What does "Nous Restons Ici" mean?

3. What are the troops given to communicate with each other once they are on the ground?

4. How many troops drop into Normandy on D-Day?

5. What does the SHAEF stand for?

(see the answer key)

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