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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, D-Day Plus Three Months to D-Day Plus Fifty Years, pgs. 164-173.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How far from the beaches did the British troops go on D-Day according to Chapter 9?
(a) 150 km from the coast.
(b) Not far beyond the Pegasus bridge.
(c) To Lisieux.
(d) To Brest.

3. What glider was Bailey in?
(a) Glider #4.
(b) Glider #2.
(c) Glider #3.
(d) Glider #1.

4. Who held the bridges on June 6th?
(a) The 15th Scottish regiment.
(b) The 1st Airborne.
(c) The 21st Panzer.
(d) Company D and the 7th Battalion.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the plan, who would relieve Howard after his mission was accomplished?

2. What company was John Howard part of in 1942?

3. How did the man killed in glider #2 die?

4. Who developed the training program of Company D?

5. What rank did Helmet Romer have on June 5, 1944, according to Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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