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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13- Leading Personalities of the Third Reich.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the time of Germany's invasion of Russia, how many tanks were produced yearly in Germany?
(a) 250.
(b) 1,000.
(c) 10,000.
(d) 5,000.

2. Why did Guderian believe the French wanted to avoid real fighting?
(a) They lacked of offensive weapons.
(b) They did not attack while Germany invaded Poland.
(c) They were dug in and defending.
(d) They were traditionally averse to conflict.

3. What did Guderian do during his final meeting with the Fuhrer that upset Hitler significantly?
(a) He demanded Germany surrender.
(b) He recommended a separate peace.
(c) He contradicted Hitler.
(d) He suggested a defensive strategy.

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

5. Where were soldiers sent after being tried at the Court of Honor?
(a) The Grand Court.
(b) The Reichstag.
(c) The People's Court.
(d) The German Civil Court.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Guderian, what was one of the problems the Tiger faced in its early introduction into the war?

3. What German commander demanded the glory of destroying the English army at Dunkirk?

4. What was the state of strategic thinking about the use of tanks in the German high command as of 1938?

5. What was the model number of the new tank, believed to be superior to German tanks, that Russia put into combat for the first time during the fighting around Smolensk?

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