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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 was the first allied soldier to die on D-Day?
(a) Poett.
(b) Brotheridge.
(c) Parr.
(d) Howard.

2. What did Company D become after June 6?
(a) A mechanized company.
(b) It was disbanded.
(c) A tank company.
(d) An infantry company.

3. What time did Howard finish setting up his defensive position around the bridge?
(a) 0015 hours.
(b) 0235 hours.
(c) 0115 hours.
(d) 0245 hours,

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was the name of the local resistance leader?

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

4. Why did Howard's special unit shrink after D-Day?

5. Who fired the Piat weapon?

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