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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the prime mover for the surprise attack in the West?

2. Where did Hitler feel he needed to be while the talks with England were going on?

3. What bridges was Manstein supposed to guard after France was defeated?

4. What was Specht's nickname?

5. What did Manstein begin doing in full force when he was done bathing?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Manstein do after defeating France?

2. What about the Commissions Orders did Manstein disobey?

3. How did Manstein get Hitler to take on his plan of action for the attack on the West?

4. Why was Poland let down when they were invaded by the Germans?

5. What made Hitler angry with Generals Beck and Fristch?

6. What did Manstein say was the most important part of his plan to attack the West?

7. What report did Manstein give Paulus?

8. How did Manstein feel when the document with the Soviet Union was signed?

9. What strange document was signed between Germany and the Soviet Union?

10. What did Manstein say was the biggest obstacle to peace between Germany and France?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jealousy was a pretty strong theme throughout the book. Where were some places that this theme appeared, and how did the people touched by it react?

Essay Topic 2

The people in this narrative all had their own goals and motivations. Select 4 people and write their main motivation throughout the book and how this goal affected the people around them.

Essay Topic 3

Patience was an attribute that was very apparent in a number of the people described in this book. Where did this attribute appear, and how was the was changed and enhanced because of the people who possessed this trait.

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