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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the plan, who would relieve Howard after his mission was accomplished?
(a) The 23rd mechanized army.
(b) The 7th Para Battalion.
(c) The 8th Infantry division.
(d) The 1st para division.

2. Where would the British infantry head according to the plan set in place for the invasion?
(a) Coutances.
(b) Bayeux.
(c) Lile.
(d) Caen.

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

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

5. How many days did the bridge holding exercise given to Company D last?
(a) Nine days.
(b) Two days.
(c) Five days.
(d) Three days.

Short Answer Questions

1. What role would the airborne division have during the invasion?

2. What was the name of the local resistance leader?

3. Where was the 1st Airborne stationed in 1943?

4. Howard decided the men from glider #3 would ____________.

5. How long did it take for the men in the glider to regain consciousness after the landing?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who was on duty at the canal bridge, and what happened to him according to Ambrose?

2. What happened to the British airborne forces in 1943 according to Chapter 3, D-Day Minus One Year to D-Day Minus One Month?

3. What did the British create in 1942 according to Chapter 2, D-Day Minus Two Years?

4. What happened to Hickman and four of his men when they were about to drive over the bridge?

5. What did Howard learn about the explosives, and what did he not know in Chapter 5?

6. What happened to Wallwork and Ainsworth at the start of Chapter 5, D-Day: 0016 to 0026 Hours?

7. What orders did Howard receive for May 2 in D-Day Minus One Month to D-Day?

8. What did Howard do with his troops in Chapter 4?

9. What did John Howard and some from Company D volunteer for in 1942?

10. What did Howard tell his men when Company D moved to Tarrant Rushton at the end of May?

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