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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. What does Guderian thank Hitler for after the incorporation of the Sudetenmand into Germany?
(a) For restoring German pride.
(b) For avoiding war.
(c) For giving him a promotion.
(d) For expanding German territory.

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

3. What was the code name for the German invasion of Russia?
(a) Sea lion.
(b) Overlord.
(c) Barbarossa.
(d) Downfall.

4. What difficulty did Guderian face in attempting to cross the Narev River?
(a) A shortage of bridging equipment.
(b) Minefields.
(c) Intense artillery shelling.
(d) Fierce Polish resistance.

5. When was the attack against Poland initiated?
(a) July 3rd.
(b) August 12th.
(c) September 1st.
(d) December 7th.

Short Answer Questions

1. What Russian city did the German Army General Staff still hope that Guderian could take as late as November of 1941?

2. What force catpured Guderian?

3. When was Heinz Guderian born?

4. On July 18th, Guderian received a report that von Kluge intended to do what?

5. Following the allied breakout from Normany, German forces retreated to what region?

(see the answer key)

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