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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5- The Campaign in the West.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What agreement did Germany reach with Russia shortly before the invasion of Poland?
(a) A secret alliance.
(b) A trade agreement of coal for oil.
(c) A non-aggression pact.
(d) A mutual defense pact.

2. How many children did Guderian have?
(a) Two sons and a daughter.
(b) Three daughters.
(c) A son and a daughter.
(d) Two sons.

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

4. Guderian suggested a plan for the Western campaign that had what characteristic?
(a) Attacks from multiple fronts.
(b) Close air and ground support.
(c) Mobile fronts and supply lines.
(d) Penetration without regard to flanks.

5. What was unusual about the mobile division organized by Guderian under General Lutz's command?
(a) It was labelled as a hospital battalion.
(b) It only existed on paper.
(c) It was armed with dummy weapons.
(d) It included no small arms.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Hitler feel it was reasonable to occupy the Sudetenland?

2. In the end, what plan did Hitler adopt?

3. What post was Guderian offered after the occupation of the Sudetenland?

4. On September 12th, Polish forces near what location surrendered in large numbers?

5. What rank did Guderian achieve in 1938?

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