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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. When did Howard receive his orders according to D-Day Minus One Month to D-Day?
(a) June 6, 1943.
(b) December 5, 1942.
(c) May 2, 1944.
(d) June 9, 1944.

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

3. Howard decided that ____________ would take the pillbox out.
(a) Howard and his platoon.
(b) The bombers towing the gliders.
(c) The men of glider #4.
(d) The men of glider #1 minus Brotheridge's platoon.

4. What did Howard decide must be taken out before firing any shot?
(a) The anti tank guns.
(b) The pillbox.
(c) The bridge sentries.
(d) The commanding officers.

5. Who told Howard to developed his plan to take the bridges?
(a) General Eisenhower.
(b) General Montgomery.
(c) General Gale.
(d) Brigadier Poett.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How far were most of the paratroopers from the bridges after their drop?

3. What company was John Howard part of in 1942?

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

5. Where was Hans A. Von Luck's headquarters?

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