AND Ch. 19-20

Why couldn’t Gerta sleep well the night before the last day of school?

• She was nervous about an upcoming test.

• She was excited about summer break.

• She was scared of the Stasi.

• She had a nightmare.

Who was crying in the neighboring apartment?

• Fritz

• Herr Krause

• Anna

• Gerta’s mother

Why was it surprising that Herr Krause was crying?

• He was a happy person by nature.

• He was known to be a strong man who had endured many hardships.

• He was usually silent at night.

• He had no family left to cry for.

What impact did Herr Krause's crying have on Fritz?

• He decided to stop planning his escape.

• He decided to escape by swimming the Spree River.

• He decided they should dig the tunnel.

• He decided to confront the Stasi.

What excuse did Fritz make to the microphones about the water not warming up?

• To avoid suspicion about his plans.

• To distract Gerta.

• To cover the noise of his tools.

• To avoid speaking about escape plans directly.

What was Gerta’s plan at lunch with Anna?

• To apologize for past misunderstandings.

• To ask Anna for gardening tips.

• To try to restore their friendship so she could get access to Anna’s apartment.

• To share food with Anna as a peace offering.

How did Anna respond when Gerta talked about planting a garden?

• She was excited to help with the garden.

• She ignored Gerta completely.

• She slammed down her sandwich and scolded Gerta for admiring the West.

• She offered Gerta some seeds to plant.

What did Gerta truly desire instead of material wealth?

• A garden of her own

• To travel freely and read uncensored books

• To own a new apartment

• To start her own business

Where was Fritz working by the time Gerta arrived at the shelter after school?

• Near the school

• At the family’s apartment

• Inside the tunnel he started digging

• At a new job

What was the purpose of the overalls Fritz bought for himself and Gerta?

• To keep them warm while working.

• To disguise them as factory workers.

• To avoid drawing attention to their regular clothes when they got dirty.

• To use as a costume for a play.