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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Island: Holland: September 17-October 1, 1944.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the American troops refer to the major road which the Germans were intent to cut off near Neunen in the Market-Garden operation?
(a) Pacific Coast Highway.
(b) The Great Highway.
(c) Hell's Highway.
(d) The Highway of Lost Souls.

2. Captain Sobel was transferred to head a new what in Chapter Three, "Duties of the Latrine Orderly: Aldbourne: September 1943-March 1944"?
(a) Marksmanship school.
(b) Grammar school.
(c) Diving school.
(d) Parachute school.

3. 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"?
(a) Gordon Carson.
(b) Leo D. Boyle.
(c) William F. Kiehn.
(d) Clancy Odel Lyall.

4. The plane carrying who was hit with bullets and exploded during its landing attempt in Chapter Four, "Look Out Hitler! Here We Come!: Slapton Sands, Upottery: April 1-June 5, 1944"?
(a) Captain Ronald C. Speirs.
(b) Captain Herbert M. Sobel.
(c) C.O. Thomas Meehan.
(d) First Lieutenant Frederick Theodore Heyliger.

5. In the battle at Carentan, supporting troops from Fox Company and what company fell back from the front lines?
(a) Dog Company.
(b) Walrus Company.
(c) Cat Company.
(d) Turtle Company.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many troops were killed, captured or wounded during Operation Market-Garden?

2. Where did German tanks and patrol units surround Easy Company in Chapter Eight, "Hell's Highway; Holland: October 2-November 25, 1944"?

3. What refers to a small pit, usually for one or two soldiers, dug as a shelter in a battle area?

4. In what state did training take place in Chapter One, "We Wanted Those Wings: Camp Toccoa: July-December 1942"?

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

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