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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12- The Final Collapse.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many panzer divisions did Guderian manage to scrape together for the Western front?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Six.
(c) Ten.
(d) Two.

3. What did General von Kleist order, causing Guderian to threaten to resign?
(a) Guderian must use tanks only in a support role.
(b) Guderian must give up his command.
(c) Guderian must retreat.
(d) Guderian must halt his advance.

4. Why did Guderian believe the French wanted to avoid real fighting?
(a) They were traditionally averse to conflict.
(b) They did not attack while Germany invaded Poland.
(c) They were dug in and defending.
(d) They lacked of offensive weapons.

5. What factor demoralized Rommel on the Western front?
(a) Lack of a serviceable heavy tank.
(b) Lack of anti-tank weapons.
(c) The poor training of his men.
(d) Allied air-superiority.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the first city that Guderian attacked in France?

2. When did the "Breakthrough to the Channel" begin?

3. What did Guderian want to speak to Hitler about during the events of Chapter 12?

4. Guderian showed Hitler proof that Army Group Vistula's attack received which of the following?

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

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