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

2. Who was shot in the leg trying to report the success of his mission to Howard?
(a) Wood.
(b) Wallwork
(c) Poett.
(d) Brotheridge.

3. Where would the 3rd Para Brigade drop according to Howard's orders?
(a) North of the Caen car company headquarters.
(b) South of the Le Mesnil forest.
(c) East of the Clayton ravine.
(d) South of the Caen Forest.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What direction did Poett go after landing?

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

3. Who told Howard to developed his plan to take the bridges?

4. What led the Germans to postpone their counter attack on the bridge according to Chapter 6?

5. What was the difference between the training regiment of the men and that of the officers?

(see the answer key)

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