This Man Escaped the Iron Curtain by Zip Line

Daniel Pohl's story of escaping Czechoslovakia's Iron Curtain with Robert Oswald using a zip line is a tale of courage and ingenuity. Despite the risks of being shot, electrocuted, or caught, they successfully crossed into Austria. Daniel later moved to Las Vegas, becoming a local celebrity and symbol of the indomitable human spirit. His pulley is now displayed at the Checkpoint Charlie Museum.

What city did Daniel Paul find to be full of color, energy, and opportunity?

• Miami

• New York

• Las Vegas

• Los Angeles

What was the main reason Daniel Paul started planning his escape?

• He was politically outspoken and feared imprisonment.

• He was offered a job in another country.

• He wanted to study abroad.

• He wanted to join his family in the West.

Who was Daniel's partner in planning the escape?

• A fellow student

• A physicist named Robert Oswald

• A family member

• A journalist

What method did Daniel and Robert ultimately decide on for their escape?

• Building a rocket

• Swimming across a river

• Digging a tunnel

• Zip-lining over the Iron Curtain

Where did Daniel move after his escape and what did he do there?

• He moved to Miami and opened a restaurant.

• He moved to Las Vegas and drove a cab.

• He moved to Los Angeles and became an actor.

• He moved to New York and became a writer.