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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11- Chief of the General Staff.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Guderian gratified to reach Kulm?
(a) It meant the war with Poland was won.
(b) It held the supplies he needed to advance further.
(c) It was his birthplace.
(d) It was his final strategic goal in the war.

2. What happened when Guderian was called to meet with Hitler, following the assassination attempt of July 20th?
(a) He was demoted.
(b) He was threatened with arrest.
(c) He was promoted.
(d) He was transfered to a new command.

3. What unit was Guderian given command over for the march on Austria?
(a) The 84th Infantry Division.
(b) The 9th Sicherungs Divisions.
(c) The 1st Fallshirmjager Division.
(d) The 2nd Panzer Division.

4. What did General von Kleist order, causing Guderian to threaten to resign?
(a) Guderian must give up his command.
(b) Guderian must use tanks only in a support role.
(c) Guderian must halt his advance.
(d) Guderian must retreat.

5. After World War I, the German army was limited to how many men?
(a) 50,000.
(b) 10,000.
(c) 25,000.
(d) 100,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Dr. Geordeler want Guderian to help him with?

2. Where did Rommel believe the Allies would make their major amphibious invasion?

3. The revolt in what occupied city was put down with brutal violence by October 2nd?

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

5. What did Guderian do when he reached Brest-Litovsk?

(see the answer key)

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