View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, pgs. 119-127.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How prepared were Von Luck's men for such a situation according to Ambrose?
(a) Barely, Von Luck didn't have time to train.
(b) None, the division was on leave.
(c) Barely, it was something Von Luck didn't anticipate.
(d) Very, Von Luck's plans were made for such a situation.

2. What direction did Poett go after landing?
(a) The direction of Caen.
(b) The direction of the shot he heard.
(c) The opposite direction of the shot he heard.
(d) The direction the planes flying overhead were going.

3. What was Von Luck waiting for to counterattack with the full force of the 21st Panzer?
(a) To finish his breakfast.
(b) Permission to do so.
(c) To have an accurate picture of what was going on.
(d) Daylight.

4. What was the name of the local resistance leader?
(a) Charlie.
(b) Cabu.
(c) Vion.
(d) Bion.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Howard and his troops go for training according to Chapter 4?

2. What did Howard and his men do when paratroopers arrived at the bridges?

3. When was most of the resistance at the Canal bridge subdued?

4. Who was Von Luck commanding officer in 1942?

5. How many fatalities were suffered by the time Howard called for a platoon leader meeting?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 238 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample