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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, D-Day Minus One Year to D-Day Minus One Month, pgs. 46-62.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many days did the bridge holding exercise given to Company D last?
(a) Two days.
(b) Three days.
(c) Nine days.
(d) Five days.

2. What role would the airborne division have during the invasion?
(a) Protect the rear.
(b) Strategic reserve.
(c) Protect the left flank.
(d) Protect the right flank.

3. What bridges did General Gale decide should be taken intact?
(a) The Rhone and Saone bridges.
(b) The Saone and Seine bridges.
(c) Orne river and Caen canal bridges.
(d) The Seine bridges.

4. Who developed the training program of Company D?
(a) Montgomery.
(b) Patton.
(c) Eisenhower.
(d) Howard.

5. What was the difference between the training regiment of the men and that of the officers?
(a) The officers did not have to speak German.
(b) The officers didn't need to be able to think quickly.
(c) There was not a difference.
(d) The officers didn't need to be physically fit.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did the members of the 6th airborne know would be coming sometime?

3. Where was the 6th Airborne slated to deploy during the invasion?

4. Where was Von Luck assigned in 1942?

5. Who joined the resistance in 1942?

(see the answer key)

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