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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the first report Howard received after setting up his command post on the Canal Bridge?
(a) Brotheridge being wounded.
(b) The arrival of the relieving company.
(c) The arrival of Poet.
(d) Brotheridge being dead.

2. When did Brigadier Poett land in Normandy in Chapter 5?
(a) 0019 hours.
(b) 0026 hours.
(c) 1452 hours.
(d) 0156 hours

3. Who developed the training program of Company D?
(a) Patton.
(b) Eisenhower.
(c) Howard.
(d) Montgomery.

4. What were the men of Company D trained to do?
(a) Report to their commanding officer before making a decision.
(b) Analyze the situation before making a decision.
(c) Be strong at hand combat exclusively.
(d) Think quick and be physically fit.

5. How many platoon leaders were out of action after securing the bridges?
(a) Four.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the British paratroopers find in the tunnels?

2. What was Howard not allowed to do with the maps, photos, and his plan to take the bridges?

3. Where did Company D go at the end of May 1944?

4. Howard decided the men from glider #3 would ____________.

5. What was Von Luck waiting for to counterattack with the full force of the 21st Panzer?

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