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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. Where did Easy Company board a train for in May, 1943?
(a) Springfield, Missouri.
(b) Athens, Georgia.
(c) Sturgis, Kentucky.
(d) Springfield, Illinois.

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

3. When was Easy Company ordered to defend Bastogne?
(a) December, 1944.
(b) November, 1944.
(c) April, 1944.
(d) October, 1943.

4. Who gave the command for Easy Company's advance in Chapter Twelve, "The Breaking Point: Bastogne: January 1-13, 1945"?
(a) Dike.
(b) Winters.
(c) McAuliffe.
(d) Patton.

5. The platoon of how many men pushed back two companies of Germans in Chapter Nine, "The Island: Holland: September 17-October 1, 1944"?
(a) 29.
(b) 35.
(c) 75.
(d) 112.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were American soldiers on the front lines doing in Bastogne in Chapter Ten, "Resting, Recovering, and Refitting: Mourmelon-le-Grand: November 26-December 18, 1944"?

2. Where did the men of Easy Company return after being released from Carentan?

3. How many German troops did Winters' group encounter sitting to rest in Chapter Nine, "The Island: Holland: September 17-October 1, 1944"?

4. What refers to a medical condition caused by prolonged exposure of the feet to damp, unsanitary and cold conditions?

5. The goal of the German offensive in the Battle of Bastogne was the harbor located where?

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