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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 Von Luck have his men do on May 29, 1944?
(a) Install more anti-air.
(b) Put anti-tank cannons in.
(c) Install machine guns.
(d) Dig holes for anti-glider poles.

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

3. Where did Howard and his troops go for training according to Chapter 4?
(a) Exeter.
(b) Devon.
(c) Kent.
(d) Sussex.

4. Where were the tunnels the paratroopers started to explore after securing the bridges?
(a) Under the road.
(b) South of the Cafe.
(c) Under the bridges.
(d) Under the anti-tank guns.

5. Where was Von Luck assigned in 1942?
(a) Russia.
(b) Italy.
(c) North Africa.
(d) France.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Howard decide must be taken out before firing any shot?

2. When did Company D's glider take off?

3. When did Howard receive his orders according to D-Day Minus One Month to D-Day?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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