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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. Where would the 5th Para Brigade drop according to Howard's orders?
(a) North of Caen.
(b) South of Brequencon.
(c) North East of Ranville.
(d) East of Goutainville.

2. How far were most of the paratroopers from the bridges after their drop?
(a) 50 Kilometers.
(b) 36 Kilometers.
(c) 15 Kilometers.
(d) 20 Kilometers.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the Germans decide to wait for before trying another counter attack?

2. When did Brigadier Poett land in Normandy in Chapter 5?

3. How was the Allied war effort going in 1942, according to the start of Chapter 2?

4. What did John Howard volunteer for in 1942?

5. Whose body was laying near the cafe?

(see the answer key)

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