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

2. Where would the 5th Para Brigade drop according to Howard's orders?
(a) North of Caen.
(b) East of Goutainville.
(c) South of Brequencon.
(d) North East of Ranville.

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

4. When did Howard have access to the documentation concerning the plan?
(a) Whenever he wanted.
(b) Every week day.
(c) During business hours.
(d) On Thursday between 5 and 6 p.m.

5. What skills did the training of Company D focus on?
(a) Heave infantry.
(b) Light infantry.
(c) Tank driving.
(d) Naval warfare.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was fired by the bridge sentry after they spotted potential paratroops?

2. Who told Howard to developed his plan to take the bridges?

3. How many platoon leaders were out of action after securing the bridges?

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

5. What did Howard and the British commander do at five every evening in 1942?

(see the answer key)

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