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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. Where was Hans Schmidt on the evening of June 5?
(a) Tockville.
(b) Ranville
(c) Caen.
(d) Brest.

2. What company was John Howard part of in 1942?
(a) A Company.
(b) D Company.
(c) C Company.
(d) T Company.

3. How many anti-tank weapons did Howard have?
(a) Two.
(b) Five.
(c) Eight.
(d) One.

4. Who visited Company D at the beginning of June,1944?
(a) Montgomery and Gale.
(b) Eisenhower.
(c) The queen.
(d) General Gale.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Company D's function after they were relieved by the paratrooper Battalion?

2. How far from the Pegasus Bridge did the gliders containing the Allied forced need to land according to the plan?

3. How many complete glider groups were present when Howard called for a platoon leader meeting?

4. How long did it take for the men in the glider to regain consciousness after the landing?

5. How many men was Poett able to locate immediately after his landing?

(see the answer key)

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