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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Appendices I- XXV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Guderian entitled to choose a property in Germany?
(a) He was descended from a noble line.
(b) He received an award.
(c) He had an enormous personal fortune.
(d) He held the rank of Field Marshal.

2. According to Guderian, why was the German military unable to oppose Hitler?
(a) He was highly successful.
(b) He was a charismatic leader.
(c) He has too many political connections.
(d) He was from the military himself.

3. The German Reichstag was equivalent to which of the following?
(a) A stock exchange.
(b) A military academy.
(c) A court system.
(d) A parliament.

4. By December of 1941, what hazard killed more German soldiers than enemy action?
(a) Frostbite.
(b) Trench-foot.
(c) Malaria.
(d) Dysentery.

5. What happened to the Austrian army after the successful German march on that nation?
(a) It was reduced to a small fraction of its original size.
(b) It was turned into a police force.
(c) It was disbanded.
(d) It was incorporated into the German army.

Short Answer Questions

1. Guderian showed Hitler proof that Army Group Vistula's attack received which of the following?

2. What was Hitler's reaction to the assassination attempt?

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

4. According to Guderian, Hitler possessed what important capabilities?

5. What units was Guderian given command over for the attack on Brest-Litovsk?

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