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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Guderian describeed Germany as being controlled in what way?
(a) By many different organizations.
(b) By the Nazi Party alone.
(c) By corrupt kleptocrats.
(d) By district organizers.

2. Which of the following does Guderian NOT cite as a reason for Hitler's declining capabilities?
(a) His lack of personal connections.
(b) His drug use.
(c) His advanced age.
(d) His tendency to stay up late.

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

4. What occurred in Romania, following the routing of the German-allied Romanian troops?
(a) A guerrilla war.
(b) An armistice.
(c) A communist revolution.
(d) A coup d'etat.

5. What German military leader held the same position as Keitel and shared a similar fate?
(a) Dieter.
(b) Jodl.
(c) Wenck.
(d) Von Brauchitsch.

6. What force catpured Guderian?
(a) The Russians.
(b) The Americans.
(c) The French.
(d) The English.

7. What happened to Keitel after the war?
(a) He escaped to Argentina.
(b) He was sentenced to life in prison.
(c) He was executed at Nuremburg.
(d) He killed himself.

8. What happened to Guderian when the OKH was bombed?
(a) He barely escaped injury.
(b) He lost his leg.
(c) His wife was killed.
(d) He lost his hearing.

9. What factor demoralized Rommel on the Western front?
(a) Lack of anti-tank weapons.
(b) Allied air-superiority.
(c) Lack of a serviceable heavy tank.
(d) The poor training of his men.

10. What major problem limited tank production in late 1943?
(a) Lack of manpower.
(b) Complexity of tank designs.
(c) The diversion of resources toward rocket production.
(d) Allied bombing.

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

12. What did Guderian want to send to Africa to help stabilize the collapsing front there?
(a) Experienced tank crews.
(b) Heavy assault guns.
(c) Elite SS panzer divisions.
(d) Critical supplies and ammunition.

13. What was von Kluge suspected of, following the assassination attempt of July 20th?
(a) Being complicit in the attack.
(b) Planning the attack.
(c) Spying for the allies.
(d) Giving information to the allies.

14. What was Hitler's reaction to the assassination attempt?
(a) He was calm.
(b) He was livid.
(c) He was unmoved.
(d) He was determined to seek revenge.

15. During Germany's final collapse, Guderian sought an audience with Hitler and what other major leader?
(a) Model.
(b) Himmler.
(c) Goering.
(d) Rommel.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the planning of the Kursk offensive, Guderian had what major objection?

2. What did Guderian think about the bomb plot?

3. When Guderian was promoted to Inspector-General of the Armored Troops, the German infantry largely lacked what vital weapon?

4. When was Guderian captured?

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

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