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

2. What did Howard decide must be taken out before firing any shot?
(a) The commanding officers.
(b) The anti tank guns.
(c) The bridge sentries.
(d) The pillbox.

3. Howard decided the men from glider #3 would ____________.
(a) Interrogate German prisoners.
(b) Destroy the Benouville cafe.
(c) Reinforce Brotheridge.
(d) Clear the bodies.

4. When did Company D's glider take off?
(a) June 6th at 1243 hours.
(b) June 5th at 2245 hours.
(c) June 7th at 2345 hours.
(d) June 5th at 2256 hours.

5. How many complete glider groups were present when Howard called for a platoon leader meeting?
(a) Three complete glider groups.
(b) No complete glider groups.
(c) One complete glider group.
(d) Two complete glider groups.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Howard have access to the documentation concerning the plan?

2. Whose group landed at the river bridge?

3. Who was Von Luck commanding officer in 1942?

4. Who joined the resistance in 1942?

5. How far were most of the paratroopers from the bridges after their drop?

(see the answer key)

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