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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. Where did the planners of the Allied invasion of Europe decide it would take place?
(a) Pas de Calais.
(b) Belgium.
(c) Normandy.
(d) Sweden.

2. Where was the 6th Airborne stationed in 1943?
(a) North Africa.
(b) U.S.A.
(c) Guam.
(d) England.

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

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

5. What did George and Theresa Gondree do for a living?
(a) They owned a sewing shop.
(b) They owned a cafe.
(c) They were shoe manufacturers.
(d) They were potato farmers.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom did Georges and Theresa Gondree provide information?

2. Who was Von Luck commanding officer in 1942?

3. What did Howard know about the Gondrees?

4. Where would the 5th Para Brigade drop according to Howard's orders?

5. Where would the British infantry head according to the plan set in place for the invasion?

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