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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13- Leading Personalities of the Third Reich.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Guderian unable to press his attack into Dunkirk?
(a) The English had landed.
(b) Hitler ordered a halt of ground advances in this area.
(c) There was a lack of fuel and supplies.
(d) The French were well fortified in this area.

2. What happened when Guderian was called to meet with Hitler, following the assassination attempt of July 20th?
(a) He was threatened with arrest.
(b) He was demoted.
(c) He was transfered to a new command.
(d) He was promoted.

3. Following the allied breakout from Normany, German forces retreated to what region?
(a) The Ardennes.
(b) Dunkirk.
(c) The Maginot line.
(d) The West Wall.

4. According to Guderian, what was one of the problems the Tiger faced in its early introduction into the war?
(a) It was introduced too early.
(b) It was not given appropriate ammunition.
(c) It lacked sufficiently large fuel tanks.
(d) Its crews were poorly trained.

5. What did Guderian think about the bomb plot?
(a) It could not have helped Germany.
(b) It was a noble gesture.
(c) It was extremely foolish.
(d) It was treason.

Short Answer Questions

1. What unit was Guderian given command over for the march on Austria?

2. What prevented Guderian from taking advantage of his right to choose property in Germany?

3. Why was Guderian interrogated following the evacuation of Warsaw?

4. After World War I, the German army was limited to how many men?

5. Guderian described Hitler as being brave in what situations?

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