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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Following the allied breakout from Normany, German forces retreated to what region?
(a) The Maginot line.
(b) The West Wall.
(c) Dunkirk.
(d) The Ardennes.

3. What was Guderian's assessment of Goering's leadership?
(a) He was incompetant in defense.
(b) He was highly capable.
(c) He was reasonably capable.
(d) He was a failure.

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

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

6. In Guderian's story about the Court of Honor, what happened to the soldier, which gave the other soldier the chance to kill himself?
(a) He was shot for treason.
(b) He went free.
(c) He was demoted.
(d) He was killed under mysterious circumstances.

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

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

9. What German military leader held the same position as Keitel and shared a similar fate?
(a) Wenck.
(b) Jodl.
(c) Dieter.
(d) Von Brauchitsch.

10. What was Guderian's primary concern, following the assassination attempt of July 20th?
(a) Proving his innocence.
(b) Protecting Hitler.
(c) Organizing tank production.
(d) Defending East Prussia.

11. On July 18th, Guderian received a report that von Kluge intended to do what?
(a) Defect to the allies.
(b) Surrender his forces.
(c) Launch a huge offensive.
(d) Declare an armistice in the West.

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

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

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

15. Guderian estimated the war could only continue for a few more weeks if what critical area was taken?
(a) East Prussia.
(b) The Rhineland.
(c) Denmark.
(d) Upper Silesia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Guderian claim about the Government Cabinet?

2. What German forces were engaged in the Ardennes Offensive?

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

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

5. What did Guderian think about the bomb plot?

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