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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, D-Day: 0016 to 0026 Hours, pgs. 88-97.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many men were with Hickman when he arrived near the bridge?
(a) Four men.
(b) Five men.
(c) Two men.
(d) Three men.

2. Howard decided that the men from glider #2 would ________________.
(a) Destroy the pillbox.
(b) Clear the banks.
(c) Find the German officers.
(d) Find the German radio.

3. Where was the 6th Airborne slated to deploy during the invasion?
(a) North of Bagnolet.
(b) West of Caen.
(c) South of Lisieux.
(d) East of the Orne River.

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

5. What did John Howard volunteer for in 1942?
(a) Airborne glider forces.
(b) Tank corp.
(c) Counter intelligence.
(d) Airborne paratroopers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Howard decided that _______________ would lead the platoon across the bridge.

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

3. When did Howard receive his orders according to D-Day Minus One Month to D-Day?

4. Where did Company D go at the end of May 1944?

5. How long did it take for the men in the glider to regain consciousness after the landing?

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