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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 were the troops given for the first time when they flew out for D-Day in Chapter Four, "Look Out Hitler! Here We Come!: Slapton Sands, Upottery: April 1-June 5, 1944"?
(a) Airsickness pills.
(b) Handguns.
(c) Grenades.
(d) Live ammunitiom.

2. 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) Veghel.
(b) Uden.
(c) Paris.
(d) Zetten.

3. The operation of eliminating the German battery contributed to the success of the beach invasion, as the location looked directly down upon what in Chapter Five, "Follow Me: Normandy, June 6, 1944"?
(a) Montana Beach.
(b) Arizona Beach.
(c) Utah Beach.
(d) Alaska Beach.

4. After how long at the battle at Carentan were the men of Easy Company relieved from the front lines?
(a) 5 days.
(b) 3 weeks.
(c) 2 weeks.
(d) 1 month.

5. What were the men treated to before shipping out on July 4, 1944?
(a) An exceptional meal.
(b) Beer.
(c) Showgirls.
(d) Letters from home.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the rally point for American forces coming from both Utah Beach and Omaha Beach in the D-Day invasion?

2. Who worried that his injuries would cause permanent damage in Chapter Seven, "Healing Wounds and Scrubbed Missions: Aldbourne: July 13-September 16, 1944"?

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

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"?

5. Who was promoted to 1st lieutenant in the first few weeks of basic training in Chapter One, "We Wanted Those Wings: Camp Toccoa: July-December 1942"?

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