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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, D-Day; 0600 to 1200 Hours, pgs. 128-141.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Howard know about the Gondrees?
(a) They were resistance.
(b) They were collaborators.
(c) Nothing.
(d) They owned a cafe.

3. How many platoon leaders were out of action after securing the bridges?
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) One.
(d) Three.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What rank did Hans Schmidt hold in June,1944?

2. What language besides French did Theresa speak?

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?

4. Who joined the resistance in 1942?

5. Where was Brotheridge hit?

(see the answer key)

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