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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, pgs. 119-127.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where would the 5th Para Brigade drop according to Howard's orders?
(a) North of Caen.
(b) South of Brequencon.
(c) North East of Ranville.
(d) East of Goutainville.

2. What did Von Luck have his men do on May 29, 1944?
(a) Dig holes for anti-glider poles.
(b) Install machine guns.
(c) Install more anti-air.
(d) Put anti-tank cannons in.

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

4. Where was Von Luck assigned in 1942?
(a) Russia.
(b) France.
(c) North Africa.
(d) Italy.

5. How prepared were Von Luck's men for such a situation according to Ambrose?
(a) None, the division was on leave.
(b) Barely, Von Luck didn't have time to train.
(c) Barely, it was something Von Luck didn't anticipate.
(d) Very, Von Luck's plans were made for such a situation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who joined the resistance in 1942?

2. Who told Howard to developed his plan to take the bridges?

3. Howard decided that ____________ would take the pillbox out.

4. What did Howard insist all the men in his company do?

5. Whose shot was heard by Poett?

(see the answer key)

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