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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Guderian do during his final meeting with the Fuhrer that upset Hitler significantly?
(a) He contradicted Hitler.
(b) He demanded Germany surrender.
(c) He suggested a defensive strategy.
(d) He recommended a separate peace.

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

3. How did Guderian feel about the coup plotters of July 20th?
(a) He saw them as traitors.
(b) He wished he had joined them.
(c) He felt their methods were flawed.
(d) He saw them as heroes.

4. According to Guderian, Hitler possessed what important capabilities?
(a) Far-reaching strategy and fast decision-making.
(b) Speaking abilities and willpower.
(c) Genuine love for the German people and courage.
(d) Military genius and accumen.

5. What happened to Keitel after the war?
(a) He was executed at Nuremburg.
(b) He killed himself.
(c) He was sentenced to life in prison.
(d) He escaped to Argentina.

6. What German forces were engaged in the Ardennes Offensive?
(a) Ten motorized infantry divisions.
(b) Two panzer armies.
(c) The XIX corps.
(d) Five panzer corps.

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

8. What did Guderian claim about the Government Cabinet?
(a) It never met after 1938.
(b) It controlled more of Germany than most suspect.
(c) It instigated many of Germany's war crimes.
(d) It only existed on paper; it had no real members.

9. What did von Kluge attempt to do to Guderian?
(a) Have him demoted.
(b) Have him assigned to Siberia.
(c) Challenge him to a duel.
(d) Assassinate him.

10. When was Guderian captured?
(a) March 3rd.
(b) May 10th.
(c) December 7th.
(d) June 22nd.

11. What occurred in Romania, following the routing of the German-allied Romanian troops?
(a) A communist revolution.
(b) A coup d'etat.
(c) A guerrilla war.
(d) An armistice.

12. Which of the following best describes the relationship that existed between the German General Staff and the Weimar Republic?
(a) Confrontational.
(b) Close.
(c) Cooperative.
(d) Aloof.

13. 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) High-caliber rifles.
(d) Grenades.

14. Where did Rommel believe the Allies would make their major amphibious invasion?
(a) Brest.
(b) Brittany.
(c) The mouth of the Somme.
(d) The Netherlands.

15. Guderian explained to Hitler that Army Group Vistula suffered what setback during their final attack?
(a) Heavy casualties.
(b) Loss of leadership.
(c) Total disorganization.
(d) Poor morale.

Short Answer Questions

1. Guderian describeed Germany as being controlled in what way?

2. What resource did Hitler want to protect near Lake Balaton in Hungary?

3. During Germany's final collapse, Guderian sought an audience with Hitler and what other major leader?

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

5. What did Hitler order Guderian to do after their final confrontation?

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