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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Manstein describe Hitler?

2. How did Manstein describe Goring?

3. What did Manstein say was the only option of Poland when the occupation began?

4. Where could the Polish Army withdraw if given enough time?

5. Who was called on to deal with the British?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Manstein get Hitler to take on his plan of action for the attack on the West?

2. Why was Poland let down when they were invaded by the Germans?

3. What did Germany constantly prepare for while invading Poland?

4. Who was Nagel, and how did Manstein feel about him?

5. What did Manstein do after defeating France?

6. What did Hitler hope to accomplish after defeating France?

7. What did Manstein say would be needed for a successful invasion of England?

8. What kept Hitler from invading Britain after October hit?

9. What did Manstein say Poland was relying on when the German attack began?

10. What did Manstein blame for the delay in invading England after France was taken?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What role did Operation Citadel play in the narrative and what did it symbolize? How was the narrative altered by this plan?

Essay Topic 2

Which person from this book did you relate with the most? Why is this? How did this person change throughout the book?

Essay Topic 3

Nagel was an upbeat man. How did this major feature about him affect the people around him? What were people's first impressions of him and how does this affect Nagel's capacity to lead? Make sure you support your answers with examples from the text.

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