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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, D-Day Plus One to D-Day Plus Ninety, pgs. 150-163.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why were the paratroopers disoriented when they landed according to Ambrose?
(a) They were being shot at.
(b) They didn't have their commanding officers.
(c) They couldn't find the Ranville church steeple.
(d) They didn't have their communication gear.

2. How far from the beaches did the British troops go on D-Day according to Chapter 9?
(a) Not far beyond the Pegasus bridge.
(b) To Brest.
(c) To Lisieux.
(d) 150 km from the coast.

3. What did Howard and his men hear near the canal bridge?
(a) German infantry.
(b) German tanks.
(c) French resistance members.
(d) Their relief.

4. Where was Brotheridge hit?
(a) The leg.
(b) The back.
(c) The hand.
(d) The neck.

5. What did Howard know about the Gondrees?
(a) Nothing.
(b) They were collaborators.
(c) They were resistance.
(d) They owned a cafe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Howard learn about at the regiment headquarters?

2. When was Caen liberated?

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

4. Who fired the Piat weapon?

5. When did Poett reach the bridge?

(see the answer key)

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