This Man Escaped the Iron Curtain by Zip Line

Daniel Paul, a politically outspoken young man from Czechoslovakia, plots an escape from the Iron Curtain with physicist Robert Oswald. They devise a daring plan to zip line into Austria, facing numerous dangers. After successfully escaping, Daniel becomes a local celebrity and eventually moves to Las Vegas, where he embraces his freedom and new life.

What was the political climate in Czechoslovakia during the 1980s?

• Anarchic

• Monarchic

• Communist

• Democratic

Who did Daniel Pohl team up with to plan his escape?

• A physicist named Robert Oswald

• A fellow cab driver

• A journalist

• A local politician

What was the final escape plan devised by Daniel and Robert?

• Crossing the border by car

• Zip lining over the Iron Curtain

• Flying a homemade rocket

• Digging a tunnel

What were some of the dangers faced during the zip line escape?

• Being shot at the border

• Getting lost in the forest

• Running out of food

• Getting caught in a storm

Where did Daniel move after his escape and why?

• Berlin, for its historical significance

• Paris, for its culture

• Las Vegas, for its vibrant energy

• New York, for its opportunities