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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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 was killed under mysterious circumstances.
(c) He went free.
(d) He was demoted.

3. The revolt in what occupied city was put down with brutal violence by October 2nd?
(a) Luxemburg.
(b) Paris.
(c) Danzig.
(d) Warsaw.

4. How did most of the younger officers in the German General Staff react to the Nazi's rise to power?
(a) They left the country.
(b) They prepared to oppose them.
(c) They were frightened.
(d) They were excited.

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

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

7. Guderian was horrified when the command of the newly formed Army Group Vistula was given to what commander?
(a) Model.
(b) Rommel.
(c) Himmler.
(d) Goering.

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

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

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

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) Declare an armistice in the West.
(d) Launch a huge offensive.

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

13. What new commander of Army Group Vistula was ordered to relieve a surrounded fortress?
(a) Hossbach.
(b) Heinrici.
(c) Reinhardt.
(d) Wenck.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the OKH?

2. What did Guderian claim about the Government Cabinet?

3. What was Guderian's association with the "Court of Honor"?

4. Which of the following best describes the relationship that existed between the German General Staff and the Weimar Republic?

5. The tradition of the German General Staff dated back to the leadership of what nation?

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