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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through D-Day Minus One Month to D-Day, pgs. 63-76.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What language besides French did Theresa speak?
(a) English.
(b) Spanish.
(c) Russian.
(d) German.

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

3. According to the plan, who would relieve Howard after his mission was accomplished?
(a) The 23rd mechanized army.
(b) The 8th Infantry division.
(c) The 7th Para Battalion.
(d) The 1st para division.

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

5. When did the plan say the paratroopers should arrive at the bridges?
(a) 0425 hours.
(b) 0015 hours.
(c) 0125 hours.
(d) 0230 hours.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where would the 3rd Para Brigade drop according to Howard's orders?

2. Where was the 1st Airborne stationed in 1943?

3. Where was Hans Schmidt on the evening of June 5?

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

5. What role would the airborne division have during the invasion?

(see the answer key)

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