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

2. What did Guderian want to send to Africa to help stabilize the collapsing front there?
(a) Experienced tank crews.
(b) Critical supplies and ammunition.
(c) Elite SS panzer divisions.
(d) Heavy assault guns.

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

4. 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.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Hitler demand to punish the SS division that failed in its attack on Hungary?

2. Guderian explained to Hitler that Army Group Vistula suffered what setback during their final attack?

3. Who did Guderian demand that Hitler replace?

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

5. What force catpured Guderian?

Short Essay Questions

1. What defensive mistake did Rommel make in dealing with the allied landings at Normandy?

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

3. What is the role of the "Court of Honor"?

4. What special authority did Guderian seek from general Schmundt?

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

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

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

8. According to Guderian, how did Hitler come to power?

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

10. Why was Guderian relieved from his command after the failed attack on the fortress?

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