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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6- The Campaign in Russia.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What French Channel port was attacked by Guderian first?
(a) Dunkirk.
(b) Calais.
(c) Boulogne.
(d) Brest.

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

3. When did the "Breakthrough to the Channel" begin?
(a) December 28th, 1939.
(b) May 10th, 1940.
(c) January 2nd, 1940.
(d) August 9th, 1940.

4. What did Guderian not like about the post that was offered to him after the occupation of the Sudetenland?
(a) It was a political appointment.
(b) It had insufficient power to improve the panzer armies.
(c) It was a "desk job."
(d) It was militarilly unimportant.

5. Why did Hitler feel it was reasonable to occupy the Sudetenland?
(a) The region was home to failed states.
(b) The current ruler was an internationally unloved dictator.
(c) There was a large German population there.
(d) The occupation would require little violence.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the first waves of the 10th Panzer Division cross the Meuse River?

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

3. What agreement did Germany reach with Russia shortly before the invasion of Poland?

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

5. What post was Guderian offered after the occupation of the Sudetenland?

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