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

2. What did the German resistance force the British troops to do in the weeks following the invasion of Europe?
(a) Go in defensive mode.
(b) Choose another route to Germany.
(c) Attack harder.
(d) Retreat.

3. Who lit flares to guide the paratroopers to their drop zones?
(a) Pathfinders.
(b) Renegade German soldiers.
(c) Farmers.
(d) Path locators.

4. Who was with Major Smith when he was captured?
(a) His driver.
(b) His girlfriend.
(c) His valet.
(d) His second in command.

5. When did Howard receive his orders according to D-Day Minus One Month to D-Day?
(a) June 9, 1944.
(b) May 2, 1944.
(c) June 6, 1943.
(d) December 5, 1942.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was Caen liberated?

2. What time did Howard finish setting up his defensive position around the bridge?

3. Who fired the Piat weapon?

4. What was Howard not allowed to do with the maps, photos, and his plan to take the bridges?

5. Where would the 3rd Para Brigade drop according to Howard's orders?

(see the answer key)

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