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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. Who took over patrolling duties at the bridges after their arrival?
(a) 5th Division.
(b) E Company.
(c) 7th Battalion.
(d) 6th Regiment.

2. What information did Howard have access to?
(a) Resistance reports of the area.
(b) German forces estimates.
(c) Reconnaissance photos and topological reports of the area.
(d) German prisoner reports.

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?
(a) 45 minutes.
(b) 1 hour.
(c) 3 hours.
(d) 30 minutes.

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

5. What did the cafe become on June 6th?
(a) A command post.
(b) A medical station.
(c) A battalion aid post.
(d) A rest area.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the difference between the training regiment of the men and that of the officers?

2. Where was Brotheridge hit?

3. When did the plan say the paratroopers should arrive at the bridges?

4. What did John Howard volunteer for in 1942?

5. Who was with Major Smith when he was captured?

(see the answer key)

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