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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. How many divisions constituted the British airborne in 1943, according to Chapter 3?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) One.
(d) Six.

2. Who was Von Luck commanding officer in 1942?
(a) Guderian.
(b) Rommel.
(c) Eisenhower.
(d) Himler.

3. When did Brigadier Poett land in Normandy in Chapter 5?
(a) 0026 hours.
(b) 0156 hours
(c) 1452 hours.
(d) 0019 hours.

4. What was fired by the bridge sentry after they spotted potential paratroops?
(a) A flare.
(b) The anti air machine gun.
(c) A warning shot.
(d) An anti tank round.

5. Whose shot was heard by Poett?
(a) Wallwork.
(b) Howard.
(c) Romer.
(d) Brotheridge.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many men were with Hickman when he arrived near the bridge?

2. Where did the planners of the Allied invasion of Europe decide it would take place?

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

4. What did John Howard volunteer for in 1942?

5. What language besides French did Georges speak?

(see the answer key)

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