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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. Field Marshal Manstein advocated a strategy that would center on an invasion of Belgium and what other nation?
(a) Switzerland.
(b) The Netherlands.
(c) Luxemburg.
(d) Denmark.

2. What was Hitler's reaction to the assassination attempt?
(a) He was determined to seek revenge.
(b) He was unmoved.
(c) He was livid.
(d) He was calm.

3. What was the first nation that Guderian's forces invaded in the "Breakthrough to the Channel"?
(a) Luxemburg.
(b) France.
(c) Belgium.
(d) The Netherlands.

4. Guderian claimed that Hitler became obsessed with which of the following after Stalingrad?
(a) Defeating Stalin.
(b) Never surrendering.
(c) Armored warfare.
(d) Protecting himself.

5. What recommendation did Hitler make to Guderian, during their discussions, during the events of Chapter 12?
(a) He should take over the armed forces.
(b) He should make his own decisions.
(c) He should go on sick leave.
(d) He should kill himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Guderian have difficulty in gaining what he sought while on inactive service?

2. What was the first major action taken by Guderian against Brest-Litovosk?

3. By December of 1941, what hazard killed more German soldiers than enemy action?

4. What was Guderian's association with the "Court of Honor"?

5. When Guderian was promoted to Inspector-General of the Armored Troops, the German infantry largely lacked what vital weapon?

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