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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 John Howard volunteer for in 1942?
(a) Tank corp.
(b) Airborne paratroopers.
(c) Airborne glider forces.
(d) Counter intelligence.

2. What did George and Theresa Gondree do for a living?
(a) They were potato farmers.
(b) They owned a cafe.
(c) They were shoe manufacturers.
(d) They owned a sewing shop.

3. Howard decided the men from glider #3 would ____________.
(a) Clear the bodies.
(b) Interrogate German prisoners.
(c) Reinforce Brotheridge.
(d) Destroy the Benouville cafe.

4. How long did it take Hickman to reach his headquarters?
(a) Six hours.
(b) Nine hours.
(c) Three hours.
(d) Ten hours.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many days did the bridge holding exercise given to Company D last?

2. Who was Von Luck commanding officer in 1942?

3. How many divisions constituted the British airborne in 1943, according to Chapter 3?

4. Howard decided that _______________ would lead the platoon across the bridge.

5. When did Brigadier Poett land in Normandy in Chapter 5?

(see the answer key)

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