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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 did Guderian have difficulty in gaining what he sought while on inactive service?
(a) Von Kluge's influence in the General Staff.
(b) His lack of political connections.
(c) His lack of noble breeding.
(d) Hitler's totalitarian dictatorship.

2. During the fighting around Smolensk, Von Kluge threatened to court-martial Guderian and what other German leader?
(a) Rommel.
(b) Keigel.
(c) Kleist.
(d) Hoth.

3. What command was Guderian given in the preparation for the invasion of Poland?
(a) The SS "Viking" Panzer Division.
(b) The XIX Army Corps.
(c) The Combined Armored Corps.
(d) Army Group V.

4. The German Reichstag was equivalent to which of the following?
(a) A parliament.
(b) A stock exchange.
(c) A military academy.
(d) A court system.

5. What type of vehicle was the Panther?
(a) A heavy tank.
(b) An armored personnel carrier.
(c) A tank-destroyer.
(d) A light tank.

Short Answer Questions

1. By December of 1941, what hazard killed more German soldiers than enemy action?

2. What was Guderian's strategic goal in the invasion of Poland?

3. At the time of Germany's invasion of Russia, how many tanks were produced yearly in Germany?

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

5. Why was Guderian removed from his command by von Kluge?

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