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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. According to the plan, who would relieve Howard after his mission was accomplished?
(a) The 1st para division.
(b) The 7th Para Battalion.
(c) The 8th Infantry division.
(d) The 23rd mechanized army.

2. What did the Gondrees learn when the soldiers knocked on their door?
(a) They were British.
(b) They were American.
(c) They were German.
(d) They could not be trusted.

3. What bridges did General Gale decide should be taken intact?
(a) The Saone and Seine bridges.
(b) The Rhone and Saone bridges.
(c) The Seine bridges.
(d) Orne river and Caen canal bridges.

4. How many days did the bridge holding exercise given to Company D last?
(a) Two days.
(b) Three days.
(c) Five days.
(d) Nine days.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was issued to the men of Company D on May 29, 1944?

2. How many fatalities were there because of the landing in glider #1?

3. Where was the 6th Airborne stationed in 1943?

4. Who was shot in the leg trying to report the success of his mission to Howard?

5. What was Von Luck waiting for to counterattack with the full force of the 21st Panzer?

(see the answer key)

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