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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11- Chief of the General Staff.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Hitler feel it was reasonable to occupy the Sudetenland?
(a) The current ruler was an internationally unloved dictator.
(b) The region was home to failed states.
(c) There was a large German population there.
(d) The occupation would require little violence.

2. What did von Kluge attempt to do to Guderian?
(a) Assassinate him.
(b) Have him assigned to Siberia.
(c) Have him demoted.
(d) Challenge him to a duel.

3. Guderian was horrified when the command of the newly formed Army Group Vistula was given to what commander?
(a) Rommel.
(b) Goering.
(c) Himmler.
(d) Model.

4. What did Guderian convince Himmler to do?
(a) Give up his military post.
(b) Turn himself in for arrest.
(c) Surrender his forces.
(d) Endorse Guderian for a promotion.

5. What military units were crucial in breaking through the northern part of the Maginot Line?
(a) Sappers.
(b) Dive-bombers.
(c) Motorized infantry.
(d) Heavy tanks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What French Channel port was attacked by Guderian first?

2. Germany's first experimental medium tanks had guns with what diameter of bore?

3. What happened when Guderian was called to meet with Hitler, following the assassination attempt of July 20th?

4. Why did Guderian believe the French wanted to avoid real fighting?

5. What did Dr. Geordeler want Guderian to help him with?

(see the answer key)

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