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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Appendices I- XXV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Guderian interrogated following the evacuation of Warsaw?
(a) He organized the evacuation.
(b) He defended the officers responsible.
(c) He refused to engage the Russians.
(d) He botched the evacuation.

2. What did General von Kleist order, causing Guderian to threaten to resign?
(a) Guderian must use tanks only in a support role.
(b) Guderian must retreat.
(c) Guderian must give up his command.
(d) Guderian must halt his advance.

3. In Appendix III, who distributes orders for the attack against the West?
(a) Goering.
(b) The OKW.
(c) Hitler.
(d) The OKH.

4. Which of the following does Guderian NOT cite as a reason for Hitler's declining capabilities?
(a) His tendency to stay up late.
(b) His advanced age.
(c) His drug use.
(d) His lack of personal connections.

5. When Guderian was promoted to Inspector-General of the Armored Troops, the German infantry largely lacked what vital weapon?
(a) Anti-tank weapons.
(b) Assault rifles.
(c) Grenades.
(d) High-caliber rifles.

Short Answer Questions

1. Guderian showed Hitler proof that Army Group Vistula's attack received which of the following?

2. What recommendation did Hitler make to Guderian, during their discussions, during the events of Chapter 12?

3. Why was Hitler so affected by his arrival in a particular Austrian city?

4. What was Guderian's strategic goal in the invasion of Poland?

5. According to Hitler's orders that appear in Appendix XXII, what was the primary goal of the offensive?

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