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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. What happened to the Austrian army after the successful German march on that nation?
(a) It was turned into a police force.
(b) It was disbanded.
(c) It was incorporated into the German army.
(d) It was reduced to a small fraction of its original size.

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

3. Panzer divisions did NOT include which of the following?
(a) Mobile anti-air vehicles.
(b) Tanks.
(c) Motorized infantry.
(d) Anti-tank weapons.

4. When did Germany annex the remainder of Czechoslovakia?
(a) May 1939.
(b) September 1939.
(c) December 1938.
(d) November 1938.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What major advantage did tanks have over artillery?

2. On September 12th, Polish forces near what location surrendered in large numbers?

3. Guderian became an instructor on what subjects?

4. Guderian's role in his new position centered around what?

5. Hitler's arrival in what Austrian city affected him deeply?

(see the answer key)

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