What does the phrase "It had just divided my life in half" mean?

The fence divided her father and brother from the rest of the family

What does the phrase "It was a Beatles night" mean?

It was a difficult night that made them want to relax and listen to music

It was a night full of fun and games

It was a night of studying and homework

It was a night of cooking and eating

What does the phrase "The worry would drive me insane" mean?

She was so concerned that she could not stop thinking about it

She was very happy and carefree

On page 5, why might Mama be nicer to her company the more she disliked them?

She did not want them to know she disliked them.

She wanted to make new friends.

She was trying to impress them.

She was naturally a kind person.

On page 29, why would Gerta’s teacher make the untrue statement about the West?

To make the children believe the West is evil.

To encourage students to visit the West.

To show them the benefits of the East.

On page 33, what does the fight between Gerta and Mama reveal about Gerta's feelings?

Gerta resents her mother for keeping them in the East.

Gerta is happy with her mother's decisions.

Gerta is indifferent to her mother's choices.

Gerta admires her mother's bravery.

On page 48, how does Gerta already know how her mother’s story will end?

She knew her father planned to escape and what happened to others.

What does the word "brainwash" mean?

To make someone adopt radically different beliefs by using systematic and forcible pressure

What is the definition of "propaganda"?

Biased or misleading information used to promote a political point of view

What does "emerged" mean?

To move away from something and come into view

What does "inconspicuous" mean?

Not clearly visible or attracting attention

Who are "informants"?

A person who gives information to another

Which is an example of an idiom?

Anna is being compared to a puppet

The tattler was dangerous as fire

Dragging herself was an exaggeration

Which is an example of hyperbole? How is this an exaggeration?

Dragging herself is an exaggeration of not wanting to go

Anna is being compared to a puppet

The tattler was dangerous as fire

The routine was starting to wear on me

Which is an example of an idiom?

Gerta was starting to feel tired from the routine

Anna is being compared to a puppet

The tattler was dangerous as fire

Dragging herself was an exaggeration

On page 59, why did Fritz not want to answer when questioned about what the Stasi did to him while he was arrested?

It was such a terrible experience that he did not want to share with Gerta what he had been through.

He was not allowed to speak about it.

On page 72, why might a government not allow their citizens to write their own ideas that differed from the state message?

The government was trying hard to get people to think that the East was the best place to be. So they would not want people to say anything different and change people’s minds.

On page 88, Gerta lies to her Frau Eberhart about planting a garden. Why does she do this?

She was known as the neighborhood busybody who gave information to the Stasi. So Gerta did not want her to report any of her strange behaviors while working on the tunnel.

On page 98, why does Herr Krause change and say that he never should have printed the papers?

He was tortured so badly that he completely changed his mind. He must have decided that what he experienced was not worth getting his message out to people.

He wanted to write a book instead.

What does the word "sympathetic" mean?

Feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy

Able to be defended with logic or justification

Showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgement

An event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects

What does the word "legitimate" mean?

Able to be defended with logic or justification

Showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgement

An event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects

The supply of water to land or crops to help growth

What does the word "naive" mean?

Showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgement

An event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects

The supply of water to land or crops to help growth

Feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy

What does the word "irony" mean?

An event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects and is often amusing

The supply of water to land or crops to help growth

Able to be defended with logic or justification

Feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy

What does the word "irrigation" mean?

The supply of water to land or crops to help growth, typically by means of channels

Able to be defended with logic or justification

An event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects

Showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgement

What does the phrase "His eyes were burning with curiosity" mean?

His expression showed that he wanted to know what she was talking about.

What does the phrase "Smile started in...my heart...warmed every inch of me" mean?

She felt so happy that Fritz was going to help her with the tunnel.

What does the phrase "Pasted signs on our chest" mean?

It was very obvious what they were doing because of how dirty they were.

What does the phrase "My heart threatening to pound out of my chest" mean?

She was extremely nervous to the point that it was making her heart beat faster and harder.

What does the phrase "I balled up my courage" mean?

She used all of her courage to step out into the night on her dangerous mission.

On page 114, why does Gerta toss the paper into the fire that she is using to write notes to Fritz?

Because she is being watched by the Stasi and does not want to risk anyone finding their written conversations.

Because she is cold and needs warmth.

Because she is angry with Fritz.

Because she wants to start a campfire.

On page 122, why would Herr Krause’s crying make Fritz decide to swim the Spree?

He thought escaping was worth the risk so that he did not end up like Herr Krause.

He wanted to join a swimming competition.

On page 134, why does Fritz tease that he should make Gerta angry more often when they are working in the tunnel?

Gerta was working harder and digging faster because she was angry after her conversation with Fritz.

Gerta was laughing and having fun.

On page 148, Gerta thanks Anna awkwardly. Why is this an awkward interaction?

They had not been getting along for some time, so Gerta was confused when Anna acted so friendly.

They had been getting along very well.

What does the word "hysterics" mean?

A wildly emotional and exaggerated response

A quiet and thoughtful reaction

A logical and reasoned argument

What does the word "embedded" mean?

Fixed firmly and deeply in a surrounding mass; implanted

What does the word "loathed" mean?

To feel intense dislike or disgust

What does the word "respectable" mean?

Regarded by society to be good, proper, or correct

Which quote is an example of a metaphor?

But my face had turned to stone, just as hers used to do.

Maybe we laid it on a little thick.

I could’ve kicked myself, or preferably, kicked him.

Sadness stabbed at my gut for how wrong this was, how unfair.

What is the meaning of the idiom "Maybe we laid it on a little thick"?

They were exaggerating or overstating their loyalty.

Which quote is an example of personification?

Sadness stabbed at my gut for how wrong this was, how unfair.

Maybe we laid it on a little thick.

I could’ve kicked myself, or preferably, kicked him.

What is being compared in the metaphor "Your biggest enemy is time"?

Time is being compared to an enemy.

Time is being compared to a friend.

Time is being compared to a clock.

Time is being compared to a race.

Why does Gerta suspect Anna on page 161?

Anna could have been helping the Stasi.

Anna seemed nervous about something.

On page 172, why does Gerta speak for the benefit of the microphones?

She knows the Stasi are listening.

She wants to practice her speech.

She is trying to entertain her friends.

She is testing the microphones.

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What does the word "invalid" mean?

A person made weak or disabled by illness or injury

A person who is very strong and healthy

A person who is very intelligent

A person who is very wealthy

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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1 min • 1 pt

What is the definition of "pleasantries"?

Serious discussions

An inconsequential remark made as part of polite conversation

Angry arguments

Important announcements

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does "terse" mean?

Using a lot of words

Sparing in the use of words; abrupt

Speaking very slowly

Speaking in a friendly manner

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the meaning of "trivial"?

Of great importance

Of little value or importance

Very difficult to understand

Very expensive

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does "pantomiming" mean?

Singing loudly

Express or represent by extravagant and exaggerated mime

Writing a story

Dancing gracefully

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

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1 min • 1 pt

What does the phrase "My heart slammed into my throat" mean?

She is experiencing a feeling of shock and fear

She is feeling very happy and excited

She is feeling tired and sleepy

She is feeling hungry and thirsty

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does the phrase "They stood like iron statues" mean?

The guards were dancing and singing

The guards did not move and looked official

The guards were playing games

The guards were sleeping

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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