dates and places
This structure was built in August 1961 to prevent East Germans from fleeing to the West.
What is the Berlin Wall?
This character attempted to escape using a bulldozer.
Who is Lukas?
This was Peter's main method for escaping East Germany.
What is a hot air balloon?
This item, along with a watch and pliers, was described as mass-produced.
What is a knife?
On this date, the families in our story visited Doris' mother before their escape attempt
What is July 3, 1979?
These two men were Peter's assistants in the escape plan.
Who are Günter Wetzel and Josef Keller?
The families needed this many square yards of material for their escape vehicle.
What is 1250 square yards?
Complete this quote: "Those same stars are shining on people in…"
What is "Munich, Frankfurt, and Cologne"?
This town in East Germany is where Lukas was collecting signatures in April 1978.
What is Poessneck?
This character says, "I'm not married to Peter."
Who is Petra?
This was the cover story for buying large amounts of fabric.
What is running a camping club and needing to line tents?
This was the time by which visitors had to be out of the Border Zone.
What is 10:00 pm?
This country's border with Russia is where Lukas would be sent after high school.
What is China?
This young boy was given flares by Peter before the escape attempt.
Who is Frank?
The balloon flight lasted this long.
What is 34 minutes?
This quote refers to the danger they faced: "There are boys not much older than Frank…"
What is "ready to kill us"?