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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 French Channel port was attacked by Guderian first?
(a) Brest.
(b) Calais.
(c) Dunkirk.
(d) Boulogne.

2. When did Germany annex the remainder of Czechoslovakia?
(a) December 1938.
(b) September 1939.
(c) November 1938.
(d) May 1939.

3. What was the first major action taken by Guderian against Brest-Litovosk?
(a) A force of armored vehicles scouted its defenses.
(b) A motorized division stormed the city, but was repulsed.
(c) SS infantry infiltrated the city at night.
(d) An armored column penetrated the outer defenses of the city.

4. How long did it take Guderian to reach the major strategic point of the Vistula River?
(a) Two days.
(b) One month.
(c) Two months.
(d) Two weeks.

5. Guderian compared Hitler to what other famous historical leader?
(a) Caesar.
(b) Napoleon.
(c) Hannibal.
(d) Alexander.

Short Answer Questions

1. What agreement did Germany reach with Russia shortly before the invasion of Poland?

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

3. What happened when Guderian was called to meet with Hitler, following the assassination attempt of July 20th?

4. Tank production in 1943 was limited due to Hitler's order to produce more of vehicles of what type?

5. According to Guderian, Hitler possessed what important capabilities?

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