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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14- Operation Citadel.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was the Sixth Army surrounded at Stalingrad?
(a) The forces were split up.
(b) The spies gave wrong information.
(c) Manstein was caught off guard.
(d) Hitler was distracted.

2. Who led the 38 Army Corps?
(a) Goring.
(b) Runstedt.
(c) Reichenau.
(d) Manstein.

3. Who did Manstein say Hitler was pleasing when he sent men needed for ground troops somewhere else?
(a) Goring.
(b) Balling.
(c) Halder.
(d) Shpect.

4. What was Manstein's title at the beginning of the book?
(a) Deputy.
(b) Inspector.
(c) Lieutenant.
(d) Commander.

5. What happened that allowed Manstein to speak personally with Hitler?
(a) He was promoted.
(b) His medical appointment was at the same base.
(c) He was reprimanded.
(d) His plan was accepted.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which ranking official had a bad relationship with Hitler?

2. Who wanted the Polish Army stopped before they could withdraw?

3. How did Pepo die?

4. What was Zaporozhye?

5. How did Manstein feel when Pepo died?

(see the answer key)

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