A Night Divided Comprehension/Vocabulary Chapters 1-22 Period 1

Front

Who was caught trying to cross to the West hidden in a car?

Back

Peter, Fritz's best friend.

Front

What happened to families separated by the Berlin Wall?

Back

Families were unable to freely communicate or visit each other, causing immense difficulties and hardships.

Front

What was life like in East Germany?

Back

Life in East Germany was heavily influenced by the government's socialist policies, which included limited freedom of speech and movement, a lack of consumer goods, and a heavily monitored society.

Front

What does the word 'terse' mean?

Back

Brief and to the point.

Front

What was the secret police agency of East Germany called?

Back

Stasi.

Front

What does the Berlin Wall symbolize?

Back

The division between East and West Germany, representing the broader Cold War tensions.

Front

What was the main purpose of the Stasi?

Back

To monitor and control the population of East Germany, suppress dissent, and maintain the power of the communist government.

Front

How did the Berlin Wall affect daily life in East Germany?

Back

It restricted movement, limited personal freedoms, and created emotional distress for families separated by the wall.

Front

What is a key theme in 'A Night Divided'?

Back

The struggle for freedom and the impact of political oppression on individuals and families.

Front

What does the term 'socialist policies' refer to in the context of East Germany?

Back

Government policies that emphasize state control over the economy, limited personal freedoms, and the redistribution of wealth.