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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the German General Staff's opinion towards entering the war?
(a) They were eager to enter a war.
(b) They were overconfident in German capabilities.
(c) They were unsure of German capabilities.
(d) They were happy to avoid war.

2. Guderian claimed that Hitler became obsessed with which of the following after Stalingrad?
(a) Defeating Stalin.
(b) Never surrendering.
(c) Armored warfare.
(d) Protecting himself.

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

4. How did Guderian feel about the coup plotters of July 20th?
(a) He felt their methods were flawed.
(b) He saw them as heroes.
(c) He saw them as traitors.
(d) He wished he had joined them.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The OKW was created to act as which of the following?

2. Why was Guderian interrogated following the evacuation of Warsaw?

3. Who originated the term "Blitzkrieg"?

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

5. What factor demoralized Rommel on the Western front?

Short Essay Questions

1. What kind of audience did Guderian seek in Chapter 12?

2. What factors caused the German General Staff to adopt strategies for motorized and tank warfare?

3. Summarize Guderian's opinion of Hitler's overall strategic mistakes.

4. What problems did the German General Staff face in the inter-war period?

5. What is the role of the "Court of Honor"?

6. What faults did Guderian credit for Hitler's declining capabilities?

7. What defensive mistake did Rommel make in dealing with the allied landings at Normandy?

8. What was the result of the July 20th plot?

9. According to Guderian, how did Hitler come to power?

10. Why was Guderian interrogated?

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