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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. Who worried that his injuries would cause permanent damage in Chapter Seven, "Healing Wounds and Scrubbed Missions: Aldbourne: July 13-September 16, 1944"?
(a) George Lavenson.
(b) Edward J. Tipper.
(c) Carwood Lipton.
(d) John E. Pisancin.

2. How many German troops did Winters' group encounter sitting to rest in Chapter Nine, "The Island: Holland: September 17-October 1, 1944"?
(a) 12.
(b) Over 100.
(c) Less than 50.
(d) 80.

3. What percentage of Easy Company's regiment completed the first jump in parachute training?
(a) 100.
(b) 94.
(c) 82.
(d) 98.

4. 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?
(a) Salve H. Matheson.
(b) Henry Jones.
(c) Maxwell Davenport Taylor.
(d) Dick Winters.

5. Who transferred Winters out of Easy Company as the battalion mess officer in Chapter Three, "Duties of the Latrine Orderly: Aldbourne: September 1943-March 1944"?
(a) Major Oliver M. Horton.
(b) Major Strayer.
(c) Colonel Robert Frederick Sink.
(d) Brigadier General Anthony Clement McAuliffe.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was demoted from regimental to battalion staff due to his excessive drinking in Chapter Fifteen, "The Best Feeling in the World: Mourmelon: February 25-April 2, 1945"?

2. Easy Company and the 101st marched toward the fight and dug in to defend Bastogne with no artillery or what?

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

4. Where did Easy Company go to rest in France after leaving Holland in November, 1944?

5. Where in France is Mourmelon located?

(see the answer key)

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