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

2. How many fatalities were there because of the landing in glider #1?
(a) Five.
(b) Four.
(c) None.
(d) Two.

3. Where was the 1st Airborne stationed in 1943?
(a) Guam.
(b) U.S.A.
(c) North Africa.
(d) England.

4. Who fired the Piat weapon?
(a) Poett.
(b) Howard.
(c) Brotheridge.
(d) Thornton.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who took over patrolling duties at the bridges after their arrival?

2. What division was Von Luck commanding in the fall of 1943?

3. Where was Von Luck assigned in 1942?

4. Who was thrown out of the cockpit by the impact during landing?

5. Whom did Helmet Romer relieve?

(see the answer key)

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