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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. What recommendation did Hitler make to Guderian, during their discussions, during the events of Chapter 12?
(a) He should take over the armed forces.
(b) He should make his own decisions.
(c) He should go on sick leave.
(d) He should kill himself.

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

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

4. Guderian suggested a plan for the Western campaign that had what characteristic?
(a) Penetration without regard to flanks.
(b) Close air and ground support.
(c) Attacks from multiple fronts.
(d) Mobile fronts and supply lines.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What fortress was the new commander of Army Group Vistulla ordeedr to relieve?

3. What happened to Guderian when the OKH was bombed?

4. Why was Guderian unable to press his attack into Dunkirk?

5. What did Hitler order Guderian to do after their final confrontation?

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