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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the assignment of Sgt. Elmo Jones, 505th PIR?
(a) Pathfinder.
(b) Skipper.
(c) Gunner.
(d) Paratrooper.

2. What does Eisenhower want to use behind enemies lines attacking targets in France during D-Day?
(a) Snipers.
(b) Bombers.
(c) Fighter jets.
(d) Tanks.

3. The paratroopers gain a fearsome appearance with what?
(a) Mohawks.
(b) Piercings.
(c) War paint.
(d) Tattoos.

4. What does Eisenhower want to paralyze in the weeks leading up to D-Day?
(a) French and German farms.
(b) German artillery stockpiles.
(c) German oil reserves.
(d) French railway system.

5. Who is the biggest advocate of the Oil Plan?
(a) Tedder.
(b) Spaatz.
(c) Eisenhower.
(d) Arnold.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the favorite boredom killer in the days leading up to the invasion?

2. Where is Eisenhower born?

3. How long is the flight over England and the Channel for the paratroopers?

4. What are the groups of paratroopers jumping from each plane called?

5. What does SOS stand for?

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