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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 did Guderian do when he reached Brest-Litovsk?
(a) He surrounded the city.
(b) He demanded Polish forces surrender.
(c) He sent scouts into the city.
(d) He began an artillery bobmardment.

2. How many French troops surrendeedr to German forces after their defeat at Belfort?
(a) 50,000.
(b) 100,000.
(c) 10,000.
(d) 250,000.

3. What was Hitler's reaction to the assassination attempt?
(a) He was unmoved.
(b) He was calm.
(c) He was livid.
(d) He was determined to seek revenge.

4. According to Guderian, why was the German military unable to oppose Hitler?
(a) He has too many political connections.
(b) He was highly successful.
(c) He was a charismatic leader.
(d) He was from the military himself.

5. During Germany's final collapse, Guderian sought an audience with Hitler and what other major leader?
(a) Model.
(b) Goering.
(c) Rommel.
(d) Himmler.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to von Fritsch, Blomberg, and Lutz at about the same time Guderian was promoted in 1938?

2. What date was the offensive against Brest-Litovsk initiated?

3. What units was Guderian given command over for the attack on Brest-Litovsk?

4. What did Guderian do during his final meeting with the Fuhrer that upset Hitler significantly?

5. About how many German soldiers were lost when Army Group Center was encircled on the Eastern front?

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