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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. The men of Easy Company were rewarded after D-Day in England with new gear, pay and what?
(a) Cheeseburgers.
(b) Movie tickets.
(c) One-week passes.
(d) Beer kegs.

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

3. What Easy Company's new commanding officer retreated and left the company on its own in Chapter Twelve, "The Breaking Point: Bastogne: January 1-13, 1945"?
(a) Lieutenant Compton.
(b) Lieutenant Speirs.
(c) Lieutenant Lavenson.
(d) Lieutenant Dike.

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

5. The objective of Market-Garden was to take control of what?
(a) Peaks and valleys.
(b) Airports and bus stations.
(c) Roads and bridges.
(d) Runways and towers.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Six, "Move Out!: Carentan: July 7-July 12, 1944," Easy Company moved to reserve status and was tasked with what?

2. Who led the final assault on the third and final German gun in the battery in Chapter Five, "Follow Me: Normandy, June 6, 1944"?

3. Who killed an insubordinate American soldier in Normandy, causing some disagreement about him among the troops?

4. After how much time in parachute training did the Easy Company make their first jump?

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

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