Berlin Wall being built, people escaping to West

East Berliners facing eviction attempt daring escapes to West Berlin. A woman is pulled to safety by West Berliners, followed by others fleeing from windows and hatchways. A tense crowd watches as a woman and her husband are rescued by firemen, with the husband throwing out prized possessions before escaping.

What prompts East Berliners to take the risk of escaping?

• They receive orders to move to the interior.

• They are offered jobs in West Berlin.

• They want to visit family in the West.

• They are seeking better housing.

How do West Berliners assist an East Berliner in escaping?

• By distracting the guards.

• By pulling her to a fire net.

• By providing a secret tunnel.

• By offering her a disguise.

From where do the East Berliners make their escape?

• From a hidden basement.

• From fourth and fifth floor windows.

• From a nearby park.

• From the ground floor.

What does the husband do before following his wife in the escape?

• He checks for guards.

• He writes a farewell note.

• He throws out a few prized possessions.

• He signals to the firemen.

What role do the firemen play in the escape?

• They hold a net for the escapees.

• They distract the guards.

• They drive the escapees to safety.

• They provide a ladder.