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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. What did the pilots do when coming under attack over the drop zone in Chapter Four, "Look Out Hitler! Here We Come!: Slapton Sands, Upottery: April 1-June 5, 1944"?
(a) Banked left.
(b) Slowed down.
(c) Banked right.
(d) Sped up.

2. When did the Easy Company complete basic training?
(a) January, 1943.
(b) November, 1942.
(c) March, 1943.
(d) October, 1942.

3. Captain Sobel was transferred to head a new what in Chapter Three, "Duties of the Latrine Orderly: Aldbourne: September 1943-March 1944"?
(a) Diving school.
(b) Marksmanship school.
(c) Grammar school.
(d) Parachute school.

4. When did Easy Company's regiment move to the Alabama side of the Fort in Chapter Two, "Stand Up and Hook Up: Benning, Mackall, Bragg, Shanks: December 1942-September 1943"?
(a) January, 1943.
(b) October, 1942.
(c) December, 1942.
(d) August, 1942.

5. Who returned to Easy Company hoping for more action and sought revenge for Americans killed by German troops in Chapter Seven, "Healing Wounds and Scrubbed Missions: Aldbourne: July 13-September 16, 1944"?
(a) Private David Kenyon Webster.
(b) Private Sergio G. Moya.
(c) Private Paul E. Lamoureux.
(d) Private Terrence C. Harris.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Six, "Move Out!: Carentan: July 7-July 12, 1944," Easy Company moved to reserve status and was tasked with what?

2. Who replaced Sobel as C.O. of Easy Company in Chapter Three, "Duties of the Latrine Orderly: Aldbourne: September 1943-March 1944"?

3. In what state was the camp located where the Easy Company moved in March, 1943?

4. In Chapter Five, "Follow Me: Normandy, June 6, 1944," the troops landed amidst confusion and were scattered over an area how large?

5. What refers to a court consisting of military or naval personnel appointed by a commander to try charges of offenses by soldiers or sailors against military or naval law?

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