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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Island: Holland: September 17-October 1, 1944.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. When did the Easy Company complete basic training?
(a) January, 1943.
(b) November, 1942.
(c) March, 1943.
(d) October, 1942.
2. How many German troops did Winters' group encounter sitting to rest in Chapter Nine, "The Island: Holland: September 17-October 1, 1944"?
(a) Over 100.
(b) 80.
(c) 12.
(d) Less than 50.
3. What were the troops given for the first time when they flew out for D-Day in Chapter Four, "Look Out Hitler! Here We Come!: Slapton Sands, Upottery: April 1-June 5, 1944"?
(a) Handguns.
(b) Airsickness pills.
(c) Grenades.
(d) Live ammunitiom.
4. In the battle at Carentan, supporting troops from Fox Company and what company fell back from the front lines?
(a) Walrus Company.
(b) Cat Company.
(c) Dog Company.
(d) Turtle Company.
5. What did Winters bring to training maneuvers against military regulation in Chapter Seven, "Healing Wounds and Scrubbed Missions: Aldbourne: July 13-September 16, 1944"?
(a) Rockets.
(b) Nuclear weapons.
(c) Live ammunition.
(d) Food and drink.
Short Answer Questions
1. What was Winters promoted to in Chapter Nine, "The Island: Holland: September 17-October 1, 1944"?
2. What soldier was sent home when the military realized that all three of his brothers were killed in action in Chapter Six, "Move Out!: Carentan: July 7-July 12, 1944"?
3. In Chapter Five, "Follow Me: Normandy, June 6, 1944," the troops landed amidst confusion and were scattered over an area how large?
4. What was the name of the 2nd Battalion of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 4th Brigade combat team of the 101st Airborne Division?
5. Who was promoted to 1st lieutenant in the first few weeks of basic training in Chapter One, "We Wanted Those Wings: Camp Toccoa: July-December 1942"?
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