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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. According to the plan, who would relieve Howard after his mission was accomplished?
(a) The 23rd mechanized army.
(b) The 8th Infantry division.
(c) The 1st para division.
(d) The 7th Para Battalion.

2. Who attacked Company D as they moved toward Escoville?
(a) 21st Panzer Division.
(b) Panzer Lehr.
(c) 2nd Panzer Grenadier.
(d) 1st SS Panzer Division.

3. What did Sweeney and two other men find after being sent by Howard to reconnect with the regiment?
(a) A stray puppy.
(b) A group of lost para troopers.
(c) A German General.
(d) A German armored vehicle.

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

5. What information did Howard have access to?
(a) German forces estimates.
(b) Reconnaissance photos and topological reports of the area.
(c) German prisoner reports.
(d) Resistance reports of the area.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Howard know about the Gondrees?

2. Where would the British infantry head according to the plan set in place for the invasion?

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

4. Where was Von Luck's division reassigned on August 21, 1944?

5. What was the name of the local resistance leader?

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