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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13- Leading Personalities of the Third Reich.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Guderian advocated what defensive strategy for the Eastern front?
(a) Frequent counter-attacks.
(b) Defense in depth.
(c) Retreat to a strong defensive line.
(d) Feigned retreats.

2. What did Guderian want to speak to Hitler about during the events of Chapter 12?
(a) Armistice.
(b) A new offensive.
(c) A new tank design.
(d) Total surrender.

3. Where did Guderian see and drive his first tank?
(a) Sweden.
(b) England.
(c) Austria.
(d) Denmark.

4. Guderian described Hitler as being prone to panic in what situations?
(a) When things began to go wrong.
(b) After an offensive failed.
(c) When his forces were outnumbered.
(d) When his advisers turned against him.

5. What does Guderian thank Hitler for after the incorporation of the Sudetenmand into Germany?
(a) For restoring German pride.
(b) For giving him a promotion.
(c) For expanding German territory.
(d) For avoiding war.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Hitler order Guderian to do after their final confrontation?

2. Why did Guderian have difficulty in gaining what he sought while on inactive service?

3. What was the state of strategic thinking about the use of tanks in the German high command as of 1938?

4. Guderian suggested a plan for the Western campaign that had what characteristic?

5. What major life change did Guderian make before WWI?

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