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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. What did Howard learn about at the regiment headquarters?
(a) The invasion was a success.
(b) Pegasus bridge was destroyed shortly after their departure.
(c) They landed on the wrong bridge.
(d) Pegasus was a failure.

2. Where would the British infantry head according to the plan set in place for the invasion?
(a) Bayeux.
(b) Caen.
(c) Coutances.
(d) Lile.

3. What did Sweeney and two other men find after being sent by Howard to reconnect with the regiment?
(a) A German armored vehicle.
(b) A group of lost para troopers.
(c) A German General.
(d) A stray puppy.

4. What did Howard use to guide paratroopers to the bridges?
(a) His singing.
(b) His cricket.
(c) His whistle.
(d) A stolen machine gun.

5. Why did Howard's special unit shrink after D-Day?
(a) The men returned to their regular units.
(b) A plane carrying part of the Company crashed.
(c) The men died.
(d) There were some AWOL soldiers.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where was Von Luck's division reassigned on August 21, 1944?

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

5. Who fired the Piat weapon?

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