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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Maj. A. J. C. Rosevear is assigned to destroy three bridges on the ______ River.
(a) Sienne.
(b) Dives.
(c) Orne.
(d) Douve.

2. Where do the Americans beat the Germans in battle prior to D-Day?
(a) Berlin.
(b) Sicily.
(c) Kasserine Pass.
(d) Ardennes.

3. Rommel thinks the D-Day invasion would come when?
(a) June 15.
(b) May 15.
(c) May 1.
(d) June 5.

4. Many of the medics on D-Day are actually what?
(a) Volunteers.
(b) Cooks.
(c) Women.
(d) Clerks.

5. What is the date of the final dress rehearsal for D-Day?
(a) May 15.
(b) May 10.
(c) May 30.
(d) May 5.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the code name for the Allies' elaborate plan to fool the Germans about D-Day?

2. Where is the soldier from who forgets his name when asked by Eisenhower?

3. What is Maj. John Howard's D Company known as?

4. How many men are under General Bradley's command?

5. What is always the weakest spot on any Allied line during the war?

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