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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 eventually took control of Easy Company after Winters' promotion in Chapter Nine, "The Island: Holland: September 17-October 1, 1944"?
(a) Second Lieutenant Henry Jones.
(b) First Lieutenant Fred Heyliger.
(c) First Lieutenant Sterling W. Horner.
(d) First Lieutenant Robert Rousch.

2. 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) Grammar school.
(c) Parachute school.
(d) Marksmanship school.

3. Who led the final assault on the third and final German gun in the battery in Chapter Five, "Follow Me: Normandy, June 6, 1944"?
(a) First Lieutenant Henry Jones.
(b) Captain Salve H. Matheson.
(c) Lieutenant Ronald Speirs.
(d) Brigadier General Anthony Clement McAuliffe.

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

5. 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) Italy.
(b) Poland.
(c) Spain.
(d) Belgium.

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. The Easy Company entrenched itself, in what style, on an area nicknamed the Island in Chapter Nine, "The Island: Holland: September 17-October 1, 1944"?

3. Who did the company officers consult with about their ultimatum in Chapter Three, "Duties of the Latrine Orderly: Aldbourne: September 1943-March 1944" who suggested they step down?

4. One of the incompetent officers who attempted to take command of Easy Company was suspected of doing what so he could be evacuated in Chapter Nine, "The Island: Holland: September 17-October 1, 1944"?

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

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