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

2. What nation used tanks in WWI?
(a) Austria.
(b) Germany.
(c) France.
(d) England.

3. After the occupation of the Sudetenland, tension with which major nation grew?
(a) Russia.
(b) The United States.
(c) France.
(d) The United Kingdom.

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

5. What did Hitler demand to punish the SS division that failed in its attack on Hungary?
(a) They be dishonorably discharged.
(b) Their armbands be removed.
(c) Every tenth man be executed.
(d) The unit be sent on a suicide mission.

Short Answer Questions

1. About how many German soldiers were lost when Army Group Center was encircled on the Eastern front?

2. Why did Guderian accept the new post offered to him after the occupation of the Sudetenland?

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

4. During the planning of the Kursk offensive, Guderian had what major objection?

5. In what branch was Guderian called to serve in 1921?

(see the answer key)

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