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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, pgs. 97-105.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How far from the Pegasus Bridge did the gliders containing the Allied forced need to land according to the plan?
(a) 20 meters.
(b) 3000 meters.
(c) 600 meters.
(d) 400 meters.

3. What rank did Hans Schmidt hold in June,1944?
(a) Sergeant.
(b) General.
(c) Major.
(d) Colonel.

4. Howard decided that the men from glider #2 would ________________.
(a) Find the German radio.
(b) Find the German officers.
(c) Destroy the pillbox.
(d) Clear the banks.

5. How many men was Poett able to locate immediately after his landing?
(a) 20 men.
(b) 231 men.
(c) None.
(d) 130 men.

Short Answer Questions

1. What language besides French did Georges speak?

2. Who was Von Luck commanding officer in 1942?

3. Who was in charge of planning the Allied invasion of Europe in 1943?

4. What skills did the training of Company D focus on?

5. Where was Brotheridge hit?

(see the answer key)

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