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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of vehicle was the Panther?
(a) A heavy tank.
(b) A light tank.
(c) An armored personnel carrier.
(d) A tank-destroyer.

2. What does Guderian thank Hitler for after the incorporation of the Sudetenmand into Germany?
(a) For restoring German pride.
(b) For avoiding war.
(c) For expanding German territory.
(d) For giving him a promotion.

3. Why was Guderian gratified to reach Kulm?
(a) It was his birthplace.
(b) It meant the war with Poland was won.
(c) It was his final strategic goal in the war.
(d) It held the supplies he needed to advance further.

4. At the time of Germany's invasion of Russia, how many tanks were produced yearly in Germany?
(a) 250.
(b) 1,000.
(c) 10,000.
(d) 5,000.

5. What resource in Czechoslovakia proved to be somewhat useful for Germany?
(a) Iron deposits.
(b) Oil.
(c) Tank production.
(d) Manpower.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the fighting around Smolensk, Von Kluge threatened to court-martial Guderian and what other German leader?

2. What French Channel port was attacked by Guderian first?

3. What did Guderian seek while on inactive service?

4. How did the first waves of the 10th Panzer Division cross the Meuse River?

5. Why was Hitler so affected by his arrival in a particular Austrian city?

Short Essay Questions

1. What post did Hitler want to promote Guderian to; why was Guderian hesitant, and what was the outcome of the offer?

2. What was Guderian's mission in the invasion of Poland.

3. Why did von Kluge threaten to court-martial Guderian and Hoth?

4. What did the Russian army do in Poland during Germany's invasion?

5. What was Guderian's military service before World War I?

6. When and by whom were tanks first introduced?

7. How did Germany prepare to counter the T34 tank?

8. What happened to the rest of Czechoslovakia after Germany occupied the Sudetenland?

9. As of March 1942, how was Germany governed?

10. What difficulties did Guderian face in the march on Austria?

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