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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. What date was the offensive against Brest-Litovsk initiated?
(a) September 1st.
(b) November 5th.
(c) December 1st.
(d) September 8th.

2. According to Guderian, what was one of the problems the Tiger faced in its early introduction into the war?
(a) It was introduced too early.
(b) It was not given appropriate ammunition.
(c) It lacked sufficiently large fuel tanks.
(d) Its crews were poorly trained.

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

4. What happened to von Fritsch, Blomberg, and Lutz at about the same time Guderian was promoted in 1938?
(a) They were also promoted.
(b) They defected.
(c) They were tried for treason.
(d) They were demoted.

5. How many French troops surrendeedr to German forces after their defeat at Belfort?
(a) 10,000.
(b) 250,000.
(c) 50,000.
(d) 100,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the end, what plan did Hitler adopt?

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

3. What resource in Czechoslovakia proved to be somewhat useful for Germany?

4. Why was Guderian unable to press his attack into Dunkirk?

5. What was the first nation that Guderian's forces invaded in the "Breakthrough to the Channel"?

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