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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Hitler's reaction to the assassination attempt?
(a) He was determined to seek revenge.
(b) He was calm.
(c) He was livid.
(d) He was unmoved.

2. When Guderian was promoted to Inspector-General of the Armored Troops, the German infantry largely lacked what vital weapon?
(a) Grenades.
(b) Assault rifles.
(c) High-caliber rifles.
(d) Anti-tank weapons.

3. What was Guderian's primary concern, following the assassination attempt of July 20th?
(a) Proving his innocence.
(b) Defending East Prussia.
(c) Protecting Hitler.
(d) Organizing tank production.

4. Where did Rommel believe the Allies would make their major amphibious invasion?
(a) Brittany.
(b) The Netherlands.
(c) The mouth of the Somme.
(d) Brest.

5. Which of the following does Guderian NOT cite as a reason for Hitler's declining capabilities?
(a) His drug use.
(b) His lack of personal connections.
(c) His advanced age.
(d) His tendency to stay up late.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Guderian claim about the Government Cabinet?

2. Guderian compared Hitler to what other famous historical leader?

3. What did Guderian want to send to Africa to help stabilize the collapsing front there?

4. What recommendation did Hitler make to Guderian, during their discussions, during the events of Chapter 12?

5. What force catpured Guderian?

Short Essay Questions

1. What special authority did Guderian seek from general Schmundt?

2. How were the opinions about entering into war different for Hitler and for the General Staff?

3. What problem limited production in Germany in 1943?

4. How well did Himmler fare as the leader of Army Group Vistula?

5. What kind of audience did Guderian seek in Chapter 12?

6. What was the result of the July 20th plot?

7. What major attack did Hitler order for Army Group Vistula during the events of Chapter 12?

8. What is the role of the "Court of Honor"?

9. What factors caused the German General Staff to adopt strategies for motorized and tank warfare?

10. What war did the tradition of the German General Staff date back to?

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