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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, pgs. 97-105.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What did Colonel Hans A. Von Luck command?
(a) 2nd Army.
(b) 1st Panzer Corp.
(c) 10th Panzer Regiment.
(d) 125th Panzer Grenadier Regiment.

4. How many men was Poett able to locate immediately after his landing?
(a) 130 men.
(b) 20 men.
(c) None.
(d) 231 men.

5. What made the training ground Howard and its men trained on special?
(a) It had two bridges located close together.
(b) It was far from German air scouts.
(c) It was humid like Normandy.
(d) It was easy to access with tanks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What information did Howard have access to?

2. Who was piloting one of the gliders according to Chapter 5, D-Day: 0016 to 0026 Hours?

3. Who was Von Luck commanding officer in 1942?

4. What direction did Poett go after landing?

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

(see the answer key)

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