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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 was the first report Howard received after setting up his command post on the Canal Bridge?
(a) Brotheridge being wounded.
(b) The arrival of Poet.
(c) The arrival of the relieving company.
(d) Brotheridge being dead.

2. What was Von Luck waiting for to counterattack with the full force of the 21st Panzer?
(a) Daylight.
(b) To have an accurate picture of what was going on.
(c) To finish his breakfast.
(d) Permission to do so.

3. What rank did Hans Schmidt hold in June,1944?
(a) Sergeant.
(b) General.
(c) Major.
(d) Colonel.

4. What glider was Bailey in?
(a) Glider #1.
(b) Glider #2.
(c) Glider #3.
(d) Glider #4.

5. When did Poett reach the bridge?
(a) 0052 hours.
(b) 0254 hours.
(c) 0315 hours.
(d) 0014 hours.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who visited Company D at the beginning of June,1944?

3. How did the man killed in glider #2 die?

4. What did the paratroopers think was happening at the bridges?

5. What did the Gondrees learn when the soldiers knocked on their door?

(see the answer key)

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