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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Getting to Know the Enemy: Germany: April 2-30, 1945.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Lieutenant Winters and ten other men receive at the end of Chapter Six, "Move Out!: Carentan: July 7-July 12, 1944"?
(a) The Gold Star.
(b) The Medal of Honor.
(c) The Distinguished Service Cross citation.
(d) The Silver Star.

2. Who worried that his injuries would cause permanent damage in Chapter Seven, "Healing Wounds and Scrubbed Missions: Aldbourne: July 13-September 16, 1944"?
(a) Carwood Lipton.
(b) George Lavenson.
(c) Edward J. Tipper.
(d) John E. Pisancin.

3. What was Winters promoted to at the end of Chapter Six, "Move Out!: Carentan: July 7-July 12, 1944"?
(a) Lieutenant.
(b) Captain.
(c) Sergeant.
(d) General.

4. What refers to a small pit, usually for one or two soldiers, dug as a shelter in a battle area?
(a) Wolf den.
(b) Bear den.
(c) Rat nest.
(d) Foxhole.

5. Where did German tanks and patrol units surround Easy Company in Chapter Eight, "Hell's Highway; Holland: October 2-November 25, 1944"?
(a) Uden.
(b) Paris.
(c) Loren.
(d) Veghel.

Short Answer Questions

1. On December 21st, 1944, what platoon leader gathered his men for a combat patrol to collect information and secure a German prisoner for interrogation?

2. How many British tanks supported Easy Company on their advance through Veghel in Chapter Eight, "Hell's Highway; Holland: October 2-November 25, 1944"?

3. What term means to surrender unconditionally or on stipulated terms?

4. Where did Easy Company continue to lead the march in Chapter Eight, "Hell's Highway; Holland: October 2-November 25, 1944"?

5. The men of Easy Company traveled to where, which was eighty miles west of London, in September, 1943?

(see the answer key)

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