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

2. Where would the 3rd Para Brigade drop according to Howard's orders?
(a) South of the Caen Forest.
(b) South of the Le Mesnil forest.
(c) North of the Caen car company headquarters.
(d) East of the Clayton ravine.

3. Howard decided that _______________ would lead the platoon across the bridge.
(a) Poett.
(b) Howard.
(c) Gale.
(d) Brotheridge.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many fatalities were there because of the landing in glider #1?

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

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

4. How far from the Pegasus Bridge did the gliders containing the Allied forced need to land according to the plan?

5. What was the difference between the training regiment of the men and that of the officers?

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