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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Manstein say turned the Soviet people against Germany?
(a) The oppressive rule.
(b) The cruelty to Jews.
(c) The lack of food and support.
(d) The bad talk about Hitler.

2. What month did Hitler get serious about invading England?
(a) March.
(b) May.
(c) April.
(d) August.

3. How did Manstein feel when the pact between Germany and the Soviet Union was signed?
(a) Flattered.
(b) Confident.
(c) Scared.
(d) Confused.

4. Who helped Poland seize German lands in WWI?
(a) Brittain.
(b) France.
(c) The US.
(d) Italy.

5. Who was the head of the O.K.H. during the attack on the West?
(a) Reicheneau.
(b) Halder.
(c) Runstedt.
(d) Hitler.

6. What did Manstein have to inspect along the front lines?
(a) The inventory.
(b) The training methods.
(c) The troops.
(d) The weapons.

7. How did Manstein describe General Brauchitsch?
(a) Foolish.
(b) Severe.
(c) Talented.
(d) Intelligent.

8. Why was Hitler angry with General Beck?
(a) He opposed the plan to overtake Austria.
(b) He was weak in his training maneuvers.
(c) He was caught speaking ill of the Army.
(d) He was late in reporting figures.

9. To what front were Manstein and his Headquarters transferred?
(a) The Western Front.
(b) The Pivotol Front.
(c) The Southern Front.
(d) The Central Front.

10. What was Operation Sea Lion targeting?
(a) France.
(b) Britain.
(c) Poland.
(d) Austria.

11. What was the one drawback to the success of the attack on the West?
(a) Hitler was denounced as the true leader.
(b) Many Panzers were broken beyond repair.
(c) A stronghold in Austria was lost.
(d) Some Brittish troops were evacuated.

12. How did Manstein describe his Commission Orders?
(a) Inhuman.
(b) Cruel.
(c) Insane.
(d) Ambitious.

13. What kind of Headquarters did Manstein need while inspecting the front lines?
(a) A mobile command center.
(b) A well-hidden head quarters.
(c) A heavily guarded head quarters.
(d) A technological command center.

14. What advantage did Germany have over Poland?
(a) Good leadership.
(b) Escape tactics.
(c) Numbers.
(d) Loyalty.

15. What did Manstein say Hitler beat out of his men?
(a) Fear.
(b) Initiative.
(c) Boldness.
(d) Courage.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Manstein feel while bathing?

2. What was strange to Manstein when he and his headquarters were transferred?

3. Where was the main push of the German Army during the push on Poland?

4. Who gave Poland German properties?

5. What was the occupation in Austria called?

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