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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The 5th Ranger Battalion sets up its command post outside of __________.
(a) Vierville.
(b) Les Moulins.
(c) Calais.
(d) Point-du-Hoc.

3. What novel does Ambrose refer to when discussing the bomber missions?
(a) Catch 22.
(b) Catcher in the Rye.
(c) Fall to Arms.
(d) The Longest Day.

4. Where is the command post of General Bradley?
(a) USS Ancon.
(b) USS Texas.
(c) USS Augusta.
(d) USS Savannah.

5. What is the real name of the sexy-voiced Ohio girl known as "Axis Sally"?
(a) Greta Von Sallisord.
(b) Molly Anderson.
(c) Midge Gillars.
(d) Sally Struthers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the landing site the Allies choose for the D-Day invasion?

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

3. What river is a boundary between the German's Fifteenth and Seventh army divisions, providing an area of weakness for the Allies?

4. What is always the weakest spot on any Allied line during the war?

5. What is used to drop the Allied paratroopers behind enemy lines?

(see the answer key)

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