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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. Where would the 3rd Para Brigade drop according to Howard's orders?
(a) South of the Le Mesnil forest.
(b) North of the Caen car company headquarters.
(c) South of the Caen Forest.
(d) East of the Clayton ravine.

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

3. How long after the capture of the bridges did Howard anticipate the paratroopers would start to land according to Chapter 6, D-Day: 0026-0600 Hours?
(a) 3 hours.
(b) 30 minutes.
(c) 1 hour.
(d) 45 minutes.

4. Who told Howard to developed his plan to take the bridges?
(a) Brigadier Poett.
(b) General Gale.
(c) General Eisenhower.
(d) General Montgomery.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Howard figure the paratroopers would start to land after the capture of the bridges?

2. Where would the 5th Para Brigade drop according to Howard's orders?

3. Who lit flares to guide the paratroopers to their drop zones?

4. How far from the beaches did the British troops go on D-Day according to Chapter 9?

5. Who was the first allied soldier to die on D-Day?

(see the answer key)

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