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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10- July 20th and Its Sequel.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was von Kluge suspected of, following the assassination attempt of July 20th?
(a) Planning the attack.
(b) Spying for the allies.
(c) Being complicit in the attack.
(d) Giving information to the allies.

2. What disadvantage did the Russians face in their defense of the region around Smolensk?
(a) They had no winter clothing.
(b) Their forces were mostly militia.
(c) They had lost their chain of command.
(d) They had no air force.

3. What company worked hard to produce huge and unusual tank designs?
(a) I.G. Farben.
(b) Porsche.
(c) Mercedes-Benz.
(d) Krupp.

4. Why was Guderian removed from his command by von Kluge?
(a) He ordered a withdrawal.
(b) He disobeyed a direct order from Hitler.
(c) He bungled an offensive.
(d) He lost most of his tanks in a pitched battle.

5. Where were soldiers sent after being tried at the Court of Honor?
(a) The People's Court.
(b) The Grand Court.
(c) The German Civil Court.
(d) The Reichstag.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the code name for the German invasion of Russia?

2. What did Guderian think about the bomb plot?

3. What did Guderian seek while on inactive service?

4. On July 18th, Guderian received a report that von Kluge intended to do what?

5. When was the Sudetenland incorporated into Germany?

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