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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. Who fired the Piat weapon?
(a) Thornton.
(b) Howard.
(c) Poett.
(d) Brotheridge.

2. How long did Howard's men sleep on the night of June 6th to the 7th?
(a) Ten hours.
(b) Two hours.
(c) They had no sleep.
(d) Five hours.

3. What did the German resistance force the British troops to do in the weeks following the invasion of Europe?
(a) Attack harder.
(b) Retreat.
(c) Choose another route to Germany.
(d) Go in defensive mode.

4. When was Caen liberated?
(a) August, 1944.
(b) January, 1945.
(c) June, 1944.
(d) December, 1944.

5. What did Howard know about the Gondrees?
(a) They owned a cafe.
(b) Nothing.
(c) They were resistance.
(d) They were collaborators.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the plan, who would relieve Howard after his mission was accomplished?

2. Who from Company C was ordered to report to the beaches from Company D?

3. When did the plan say the paratroopers should arrive at the bridges?

4. What information did Howard have access to?

5. How far from the beaches did the British troops go on D-Day according to Chapter 9?

(see the answer key)

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