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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13- Leading Personalities of the Third Reich.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What resource in Czechoslovakia proved to be somewhat useful for Germany?
(a) Iron deposits.
(b) Oil.
(c) Manpower.
(d) Tank production.

2. What did von Kluge attempt to do to Guderian?
(a) Challenge him to a duel.
(b) Have him demoted.
(c) Have him assigned to Siberia.
(d) Assassinate him.

3. According to Guderian, what was one of the problems the Tiger faced in its early introduction into the war?
(a) It was not given appropriate ammunition.
(b) Its crews were poorly trained.
(c) It lacked sufficiently large fuel tanks.
(d) It was introduced too early.

4. How did the first waves of the 10th Panzer Division cross the Meuse River?
(a) By floating tanks on pontoons.
(b) By assault boat.
(c) By using an improvised bridge.
(d) By using captured barges.

5. Guderian's role in his new position centered around what?
(a) Logistics.
(b) Air defense.
(c) Amphibious assault.
(d) Motorized transport.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Guderian was promoted to Inspector-General of the Armored Troops, the German infantry largely lacked what vital weapon?

2. What achievement was Hitler astonished to discover when he visited the troops in Poland?

3. During Germany's final collapse, Guderian sought an audience with Hitler and what other major leader?

4. How long did Germany expect the invasion of Russia to take?

5. What city did Guderian plan to capture in the first 6 days of the invasion of Russia?

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