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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. According to the plan, who would relieve Howard after his mission was accomplished?
(a) The 7th Para Battalion.
(b) The 23rd mechanized army.
(c) The 8th Infantry division.
(d) The 1st para division.

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

3. When did Howard have access to the documentation concerning the plan?
(a) Every week day.
(b) On Thursday between 5 and 6 p.m.
(c) Whenever he wanted.
(d) During business hours.

4. How long after the capture of the bridges did Howard anticipate the paratroopers would start to land according to Chapter 6, D-Day: 0026-0600 Hours?
(a) 3 hours.
(b) 1 hour.
(c) 30 minutes.
(d) 45 minutes.

5. When did Howard receive his orders according to D-Day Minus One Month to D-Day?
(a) June 9, 1944.
(b) December 5, 1942.
(c) June 6, 1943.
(d) May 2, 1944.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Howard know about the Gondrees?

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

3. Why were the paratroopers disoriented when they landed according to Ambrose?

4. Who was with Major Smith when he was captured?

5. Who was the first allied soldier to die on D-Day?

(see the answer key)

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