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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Soldier's Dream Life: Austria: May 8-July 31, 1945.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What term means to surrender unconditionally or on stipulated terms?
(a) Wave the flag.
(b) Capitulate.
(c) Give-up.
(d) Suicide.

2. The men who completed five successful jumps in parachute training received a certificate and what to denote them certified parachutists?
(a) Ruby watches.
(b) Gold stars.
(c) Bronze wings.
(d) Silver wings.

3. 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.

4. What caused the planes' V-formation to break off during the flight in on D-Day?
(a) Flocks of birds.
(b) Hail storms.
(c) Cloud banks.
(d) Lightning.

5. In Chapter Five, "Follow Me: Normandy, June 6, 1944," the troops landed amidst confusion and were scattered over an area how large?
(a) 1 square mile.
(b) 24 city blocks.
(c) 20 kilometers.
(d) 275 acres.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter One, "We Wanted Those Wings: Camp Toccoa: July-December 1942" the author writes that never before had troops endured basic training at the same time as what training?

2. Who spied the vast number of ships and boats in the invading fleet and became awestruck in Chapter Four, "Look Out Hitler! Here We Come!: Slapton Sands, Upottery: April 1-June 5, 1944"?

3. What refers to warfare with asphyxiating, poisonous, or corrosive gases, oil and flames?

4. Who ordered Easy Company north after their success in Noville?

5. When was Easy Company ordered to defend Bastogne?

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