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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4- The Beginnning of the Disaster.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was one difficulty that Guderian's forces encountered during the march into Austria?
(a) The experimental tanks often broke down.
(b) They encountered resistance from partisans.
(c) They had difficulty clearing minefields.
(d) They were forced to refuel at Austrian gas stations.

2. When was Heinz Guderian born?
(a) 1095.
(b) 1865.
(c) 1888.
(d) 1900.

3. After the occupation of the Sudetenland, tension with which major nation grew?
(a) France.
(b) The United States.
(c) Russia.
(d) The United Kingdom.

4. Guderian's role in his new position centered around what?
(a) Air defense.
(b) Logistics.
(c) Motorized transport.
(d) Amphibious assault.

5. What happened to von Fritsch, Blomberg, and Lutz at about the same time Guderian was promoted in 1938?
(a) They were also promoted.
(b) They were tried for treason.
(c) They defected.
(d) They were demoted.

Short Answer Questions

1. What major advantage did tanks have over artillery?

2. Panzer divisions did NOT include which of the following?

3. When was the attack against Poland initiated?

4. How many Panzer divisions were formed by 1935?

5. In 1928, Guderian was assigned to teach what military subject?

(see the answer key)

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