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

2. What did Guderian think about the bomb plot?
(a) It could not have helped Germany.
(b) It was extremely foolish.
(c) It was a noble gesture.
(d) It was treason.

3. What did Guderian seek while on inactive service?
(a) An apology.
(b) A courtmartial of von Kluge.
(c) A review.
(d) An honorable discharge.

4. Why did Hitler feel it was reasonable to occupy the Sudetenland?
(a) The region was home to failed states.
(b) The occupation would require little violence.
(c) There was a large German population there.
(d) The current ruler was an internationally unloved dictator.

5. What happened to von Fritsch, Blomberg, and Lutz at about the same time Guderian was promoted in 1938?
(a) They were demoted.
(b) They were tried for treason.
(c) They were also promoted.
(d) They defected.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Guderian feel about the coup plotters of July 20th?

2. In Guderian's story about the Court of Honor, what happened to the soldier, which gave the other soldier the chance to kill himself?

3. What rank did Guderian achieve in 1938?

4. What agreement did Germany reach with Russia shortly before the invasion of Poland?

5. What was the state of strategic thinking about the use of tanks in the German high command as of 1938?

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