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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4- The Beginnning of the Disaster.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Guderian see and drive his first tank?
(a) England.
(b) Austria.
(c) Sweden.
(d) Denmark.

2. What difficulty did Guderian face in attempting to cross the Narev River?
(a) Minefields.
(b) Fierce Polish resistance.
(c) Intense artillery shelling.
(d) A shortage of bridging equipment.

3. On September 12th, Polish forces near what location surrendered in large numbers?
(a) Lomza.
(b) Radom.
(c) Warsaw.
(d) Andrzeievo.

4. Why was Hitler so affected by his arrival in a particular Austrian city?
(a) He remembered it from his childhood.
(b) He was struck by its beauty.
(c) He was awed by his own accomplishments.
(d) It meant he had conquered Austria.

5. What agreement did Germany reach with Russia shortly before the invasion of Poland?
(a) A trade agreement of coal for oil.
(b) A secret alliance.
(c) A mutual defense pact.
(d) A non-aggression pact.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1928, Guderian was assigned to teach what military subject?

2. How long did it take Guderian to reach the major strategic point of the Vistula River?

3. What command was Guderian given in the preparation for the invasion of Poland?

4. What was Guderian's father's profession?

5. What major life change did Guderian make before WWI?

(see the answer key)

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