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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of formations kept the German Army strong?
(a) Infantry formations.
(b) Tank formations.
(c) Flight formations.
(d) March formations.

2. What bridges was Manstein supposed to guard after France was defeated?
(a) The Dallia Bridges.
(b) The Dvinsk Bridges.
(c) The Davenport Bridges.
(d) The Dvina Bridges.

3. What plan did Runstedt back for the attack on the West?
(a) The Manstein Plan.
(b) The Surprise Attack Plan.
(c) The Reichenau Plan.
(d) The O.K.H. Plan.

4. What did Manstein say the Polish Army was caught up in?
(a) The war mentality.
(b) The old ways.
(c) The avoidance mindset.
(d) The peace treaty.

5. Why was Operation Sea Lion never put into effect?
(a) It was too expensive.
(b) It was too risky.
(c) They waited too long.
(d) All of these.

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

7. What did Manstein fear most about the surprise attack on the West?
(a) That a hole in the defenses would occur.
(b) That the numbers of the armies would not be enough.
(c) That the Allies would only be pushed back.
(d) That Hitler would take full command.

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

9. Who gave Poland German properties?
(a) Japan.
(b) The US.
(c) The Allies.
(d) France.

10. How many prisoners were captured in Radom?
(a) 50,000.
(b) 60,000.
(c) 40,000.
(d) 30,000.

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

12. What advantage did Germany have over Poland?
(a) Professional plans.
(b) Land locked advantage.
(c) Sea forces.
(d) Better equipment.

13. What did Manstein call the debate in Poland before it was occupied?
(a) The Crisis.
(b) The Plan.
(c) The Acknowledgement.
(d) The Pivot Point.

14. How did Manstein describe Goring?
(a) Prideful.
(b) Foolish.
(c) Impertinant.
(d) Incompetent.

15. What was Manstein supposed to do with all prisoners he captured?
(a) Drown them.
(b) Imprison them.
(c) Shoot them.
(d) Torture them for information.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the French Army refuse to do in the war against Germany?

2. What group did Hitler's advisers work for?

3. What did Hitler demand return to Poland?

4. What kind of plan did Manstein say Germany lacked for its war?

5. Why did Hitler choose to not invade England after October?

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