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

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

3. What did the Americans secure with the assistance of tanks in Chapter Five, "Follow Me: Normandy, June 6, 1944"?
(a) Sherwood Estates.
(b) The Royal Palace.
(c) Germany.
(d) Brecourt Manor.

4. Who ran down the road and six men followed, but the remainder stayed in the ditch during the attack on Carentan?
(a) Lieutenant JB Stokes.
(b) Lieutenant Welsh.
(c) Lieutenant Sterling W. Horner.
(d) Lieutenant Thomas A. Peacock.

5. Where did German tanks and patrol units surround Easy Company in Chapter Eight, "Hell's Highway; Holland: October 2-November 25, 1944"?
(a) Paris.
(b) Veghel.
(c) Uden.
(d) Loren.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. Why were all of the parachute drops across Europe canceled in Chapter Seven, "Healing Wounds and Scrubbed Missions: Aldbourne: July 13-September 16, 1944"?

3. Who was the Easy Company's commanding officer in Chapter One, "We Wanted Those Wings: Camp Toccoa: July-December 1942"?

4. Easy Company was involved with a mission to take what beach on D-Day?

5. What did Winters have for the first time after the invasion on D-Day?

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