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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was von Kluge suspected of, following the assassination attempt of July 20th?
(a) Planning the attack.
(b) Being complicit in the attack.
(c) Giving information to the allies.
(d) Spying for the allies.

2. During the planning of the Kursk offensive, Guderian had what major objection?
(a) The Russian were too numerous.
(b) Intelligence was lacking.
(c) Too little fuel was available.
(d) The Panther was still not ready.

3. What happened to Guderian when the OKH was bombed?
(a) He barely escaped injury.
(b) His wife was killed.
(c) He lost his leg.
(d) He lost his hearing.

4. Guderian describeed Germany as being controlled in what way?
(a) By corrupt kleptocrats.
(b) By many different organizations.
(c) By the Nazi Party alone.
(d) By district organizers.

5. Which of the following does NOT correctly describe the Waffen-SS?
(a) Elite infantry.
(b) Hitler's bodyguards.
(c) Mass murderers.
(d) Paratroopers.

6. How many panzer divisions did Guderian manage to scrape together for the Western front?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Six.
(c) Two.
(d) Ten.

7. Guderian claimed that Himmler has strange fantasies about the German people colonizing what area?
(a) England.
(b) France.
(c) America.
(d) Russia.

8. The OKW was created to act as which of the following?
(a) A puppet government for Hitler.
(b) A logistical support organization.
(c) A control mechanism.
(d) A mouthpiece for Goebbels.

9. The tradition of the German General Staff dated back to the leadership of what nation?
(a) Sudetenland.
(b) Prussia.
(c) Austria.
(d) The Holy German Empire.

10. In Guderian's story about the Court of Honor, what did the soldier do instead of killing himself?
(a) He deserted to the Americans.
(b) He posed as a civilian.
(c) He broke his own leg.
(d) He deserted to the Russians.

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

12. During Germany's final collapse, Guderian sought an audience with Hitler and what other major leader?
(a) Goering.
(b) Rommel.
(c) Himmler.
(d) Model.

13. What did Guderian want to speak to Hitler about during the events of Chapter 12?
(a) A new offensive.
(b) Armistice.
(c) A new tank design.
(d) Total surrender.

14. Who did Guderian demand that Hitler replace?
(a) Keitel.
(b) Goering.
(c) Himmler.
(d) Von Kluge.

15. What did Hitler order Guderian to do after their final confrontation?
(a) Go on a six-week leave.
(b) Lead a suicide attack.
(c) Surrender.
(d) Kill himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Hitler demand to punish the SS division that failed in its attack on Hungary?

2. What did Guderian do during his final meeting with the Fuhrer that upset Hitler significantly?

3. Guderian described Hitler as being brave in what situations?

4. Guderian explained to Hitler that Army Group Vistula suffered what setback during their final attack?

5. Guderian advocated what defensive strategy for the Eastern front?

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