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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Hitler demand to punish the SS division that failed in its attack on Hungary?
(a) Their armbands be removed.
(b) Every tenth man be executed.
(c) They be dishonorably discharged.
(d) The unit be sent on a suicide mission.

2. Guderian described Hitler as being brave in what situations?
(a) During the execution of offensives.
(b) When things looked worst.
(c) During the planning of attacks.
(d) When facing significant opposition.

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

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

5. What did von Kluge do after he was replaced by Model?
(a) He requested a reassingment.
(b) He tried to take Guderian down with him.
(c) He killed himself.
(d) He formally protested.

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

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

8. What was Guderian's association with the "Court of Honor"?
(a) He created it.
(b) He was its head judge.
(c) He was only nominally involved with it.
(d) He held veto power over its decisions.

9. Where were soldiers sent after being tried at the Court of Honor?
(a) The Grand Court.
(b) The Reichstag.
(c) The People's Court.
(d) The German Civil Court.

10. What fortress was the new commander of Army Group Vistulla ordeedr to relieve?
(a) Kessel.
(b) Moldova.
(c) Dresden.
(d) Kustrin.

11. What resource did Hitler want to protect near Lake Balaton in Hungary?
(a) The civilian population.
(b) Copper and iron mines.
(c) Industrial facilities.
(d) Oil fields.

12. About how many German soldiers were lost when Army Group Center was encircled on the Eastern front?
(a) 100,000.
(b) 300,000.
(c) 50,000.
(d) 10,000.

13. Guderian showed Hitler proof that Army Group Vistula's attack received which of the following?
(a) Inaccurate intelligence.
(b) Contradictory orders.
(c) All available ammunition.
(d) Inadequite supplies.

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

15. What was the German General Staff's opinion towards entering the war?
(a) They were happy to avoid war.
(b) They were unsure of German capabilities.
(c) They were eager to enter a war.
(d) They were overconfident in German capabilities.

Short Answer Questions

1. What factor demoralized Rommel on the Western front?

2. What happened to Keitel after the war?

3. What was Guderian's primary concern, following the assassination attempt of July 20th?

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

5. Who did Guderian demand that Hitler replace?

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