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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. What did Von Luck have his men do on May 29, 1944?
(a) Put anti-tank cannons in.
(b) Dig holes for anti-glider poles.
(c) Install machine guns.
(d) Install more anti-air.

2. What were Gardner, Bailey, Gray, and Parr trying to do at dawn on June 6th?
(a) Figure out how to operate the German anti-tank gun.
(b) Figure out how to destroy the bridge.
(c) Figure out why the Germans did not counterattack.
(d) Determine who was in charge.

3. To whom did Georges and Theresa Gondree provide information?
(a) The Russians.
(b) The Allies.
(c) The Spaniards.
(d) The Germans.

4. How many planes provided air cover to the allied landing troops?
(a) 6,000.
(b) 3,000.
(c) 4,000.
(d) 5,000.

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 able to think quickly.
(b) There was not a difference.
(c) The officers didn't need to be physically fit.
(d) The officers did not have to speak German.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Brotheridge hit?

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

3. What was the first report Howard received after setting up his command post on the Canal Bridge?

4. What skills did the training of Company D focus on?

5. What direction did Poett go after landing?

(see the answer key)

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