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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3: Hitler at His Peak.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was one difficulty that Guderian's forces encountered during the march into Austria?
(a) They had difficulty clearing minefields.
(b) They encountered resistance from partisans.
(c) The experimental tanks often broke down.
(d) They were forced to refuel at Austrian gas stations.

2. What conference led to the incorporation of the Sudetenland into Germany?
(a) The Salzburg Conference.
(b) The Berlin Diet.
(c) The Munich Conference.
(d) The Vienna Accord.

3. Guderian's concept of the "panzer division" had what distinction?
(a) It was impossible to actually put into practice.
(b) It was an outdated concept.
(c) It was centered around tanks.
(d) It included only tanks.

4. What was the state of strategic thinking about the use of tanks in the German high command as of 1938?
(a) They were not accepted as effective weapons.
(b) There was still disagreement about their use.
(c) They had become the center of the German military.
(d) There was complete agreement about their use.

5. What was Guderian's father's profession?
(a) Butcher.
(b) Politician.
(c) Military officer.
(d) Lawyer.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children did Guderian have?

2. What nation used tanks in WWI?

3. After World War I, the German army was limited to how many men?

4. What unit was Guderian given command over for the march on Austria?

5. What did Guderian not like about the post that was offered to him after the occupation of the Sudetenland?

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