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

2. During the planning of the Kursk offensive, Guderian had what major objection?
(a) The Panther was still not ready.
(b) Intelligence was lacking.
(c) The Russian were too numerous.
(d) Too little fuel was available.

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

4. Why was Guderian interrogated following the evacuation of Warsaw?
(a) He botched the evacuation.
(b) He defended the officers responsible.
(c) He refused to engage the Russians.
(d) He organized the evacuation.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The OKW was created to act as which of the following?

3. How did Guderian feel about the coup plotters of July 20th?

4. What was Guderian's assessment of Goering's leadership?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What factors caused the German General Staff to adopt strategies for motorized and tank warfare?

2. How were the opinions about entering into war different for Hitler and for the General Staff?

3. What was the July 20th plot?

4. What kind of audience did Guderian seek in Chapter 12?

5. Why was Guderian interrogated?

6. How did Guderian quickly create an effective staff for his new command as Inspector-General of the Armored Troops?

7. How well did Himmler fare as the leader of Army Group Vistula?

8. What happened when the Russians invaded German-allied Romania?

9. What problems did the German General Staff face in the inter-war period?

10. What personal danger did Guderian face in Chapter 12?

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