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

2. 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) Grenades.
(b) Handguns.
(c) Airsickness pills.
(d) Live ammunitiom.

3. Growing dissatisfaction with Sobel's lack of tactical skill made some officers consider approaching who about the problem in Chapter Three, "Duties of the Latrine Orderly: Aldbourne: September 1943-March 1944"?
(a) Lieutenant Colonel Robert L. Strayer.
(b) Major Clarence Hester.
(c) Colonel Sink.
(d) Major Oliver M. Horton.

4. How many prisoners did Easy Company secure across the river in Chapter Fourteen, "The Patrol: Haguenau: January 18-February 23, 1945"?
(a) 2.
(b) 22.
(c) 34.
(d) 17.

5. The military set up a ring of defense around the city of Bastogne and Easy Company's position was in a woody area across from what?
(a) A field.
(b) A canyon.
(c) A bridge.
(d) A river.

Short Answer Questions

1. Easy Company was assigned to a risky and vital operation where in Chapter Seven, "Healing Wounds and Scrubbed Missions: Aldbourne: July 13-September 16, 1944"?

2. Who gave the command for Easy Company's advance in Chapter Twelve, "The Breaking Point: Bastogne: January 1-13, 1945"?

3. What were the men served a large meal of before being ordered to run up Mount Currahee in Chapter One, "We Wanted Those Wings: Camp Toccoa: July-December 1942"?

4. After how long at the battle at Carentan were the men of Easy Company relieved from the front lines?

5. What introduction from the British was meant to separate from the leg and fall where the paratrooper would land?

(see the answer key)

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