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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through They Got Us Surrounded-the Poor Bastards: Bastogne: December 19-31, 1944.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who replaced Sobel as C.O. of Easy Company in Chapter Three, "Duties of the Latrine Orderly: Aldbourne: September 1943-March 1944"?
(a) Lieutenant Thomas Meehan.
(b) First Lieutenant Frederick Theodore Heyliger.
(c) First Lieutenant Robert B. Brewer.
(d) First Lieutenant Norman Staunton Dike, Jr.

2. The military set up a ring of defense around the city of Bastogne and Easy Company's position was in a woody area across from what?
(a) A canyon.
(b) A field.
(c) A bridge.
(d) A river.

3. Easy Company was assigned to a risky and vital operation where in Chapter Seven, "Healing Wounds and Scrubbed Missions: Aldbourne: July 13-September 16, 1944"?
(a) Belgium.
(b) Poland.
(c) Spain.
(d) Italy.

4. Easy Company relieved troops near what area that was being held by an entire division in Chapter Nine, "The Island: Holland: September 17-October 1, 1944"?
(a) Paris.
(b) Zetten.
(c) Veghel.
(d) Uden.

5. Where did the ship with Easy Company arrive in September, 1943?
(a) Newcastle, England.
(b) Liverpool, England.
(c) Bristol, England.
(d) Blackpool, England.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was forbidden while the men were in battle in Chapter Eleven, "They Got Us Surrounded - The Poor Bastards: Bastogne: December 19-31, 1944"?

2. How many Germans comprised the companies which were pushed back in Chapter Nine, "The Island: Holland: September 17-October 1, 1944"?

3. Who eventually took control of Easy Company after Winters' promotion in Chapter Nine, "The Island: Holland: September 17-October 1, 1944"?

4. After some time in London in Chapter Seven, "Healing Wounds and Scrubbed Missions: Aldbourne: July 13-September 16, 1944," men such as Gordon and who returned to Easy Company?

5. What ultimatum did the company officers give Major Strayer in Chapter Three, "Duties of the Latrine Orderly: Alrbourne: September 1943-March 1944"?

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