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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, D-Day: 0016 to 0026 Hours, pgs. 88-97.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Howard insist all the men in his company do?
(a) Train at hand to hand combat every day.
(b) Speak German.
(c) Watch war movies.
(d) Participate in some kind of sport.

2. What did the members of the 6th airborne know would be coming sometime?
(a) A European invasion.
(b) The loss of Karthoum.
(c) The loss of Gibraltar.
(d) An invasion of North Africa.

3. What was the difference between the training regiment of the men and that of the officers?
(a) There was not a difference.
(b) The officers did not have to speak German.
(c) The officers didn't need to be able to think quickly.
(d) The officers didn't need to be physically fit.

4. What was the 6th airborne doing in 1943?
(a) Fighting in the Pacific.
(b) Taking general leave.
(c) Continuing their training.
(d) Fighting the Germans.

5. What was the name of the local resistance leader?
(a) Bion.
(b) Charlie.
(c) Vion.
(d) Cabu.

Short Answer Questions

1. What information did Howard have access to?

2. What bridges did General Gale decide should be taken intact?

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

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

5. Who was thrown out of the cockpit by the impact during landing?

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