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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10- July 20th and Its Sequel.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Guderian entitled to choose a property in Germany?
(a) He had an enormous personal fortune.
(b) He was descended from a noble line.
(c) He held the rank of Field Marshal.
(d) He received an award.

2. When was the Sudetenland incorporated into Germany?
(a) October 1938.
(b) June 1938.
(c) September 1939.
(d) March 1939.

3. Why did Guderian accept the new post offered to him after the occupation of the Sudetenland?
(a) The position gave him access to more resources.
(b) Honor and pride demanded he accept.
(c) The position opened more options for promotion.
(d) Hitler insisted he accept.

4. What was the code name for the German invasion of Russia?
(a) Downfall.
(b) Sea lion.
(c) Overlord.
(d) Barbarossa.

5. In Guderian's story about the Court of Honor, what did the soldier do instead of killing himself?
(a) He broke his own leg.
(b) He posed as a civilian.
(c) He deserted to the Russians.
(d) He deserted to the Americans.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Hitler's reaction to the assassination attempt?

2. What disadvantage did the Russians face in their defense of the region around Smolensk?

3. What Russian city did the German Army General Staff still hope that Guderian could take as late as November of 1941?

4. During the fighting around Smolensk, Von Kluge threatened to court-martial Guderian and what other German leader?

5. Where were soldiers sent after being tried at the Court of Honor?

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