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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, D-Day; 0600 to 1200 Hours, pgs. 128-141.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many platoon leaders were out of action after securing the bridges?
(a) One.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

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

3. Where did Howard figure the paratroopers would start to land after the capture of the bridges?
(a) Lisieux.
(b) Caen.
(c) Brest.
(d) Ranville.

4. Who was in charge of planning the Allied invasion of Europe in 1943?
(a) General Howard.
(b) General Eisenhower.
(c) General Frederick Morgan.
(d) General Montgomery.

5. What was the difference between the training regiment of the men and that of the officers?
(a) The officers didn't need to be physically fit.
(b) The officers did not have to speak German.
(c) There was not a difference.
(d) The officers didn't need to be able to think quickly.

Short Answer Questions

1. How was the Allied war effort going in 1942, according to the start of Chapter 2?

2. How many days did the bridge holding exercise given to Company D last?

3. Who lit flares to guide the paratroopers to their drop zones?

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

5. What direction did Poett go after landing?

(see the answer key)

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