Guess Who?
Who does Fritz love?
Claudia
Where does Gerta go to look at how wide the Death Strip is?
In Anna's room out her window
What does Gerta use to move the dirt from the basement ?
Pulley
How does Gerta figure out that Anna is a spy?
Anna's muddy boots
Why does the author mention the banana at the end of the story ?
DOUBLE THE POINTS FOR CORRECT ANSWER! The banana symbolizes freedom and normal life. Normally, a banana is cheap and easy to get. But when it's no longer available, even something simple like that can feel special. It shows the difference between life under the strict rules of East Germany and the freedom people have once they escape.
Who hosts secret meetings at their house?
Herr Krause
Where are the two places Gerta hides the dirt form the tunnel?
1) The Garden
2) The Pond
What does Papa use to send money?
Squash Seed Packets
How does Fritz want to escape before he learns about the tunnel?
He wants to hope the wall where there are less guards and jump swim the spree.
Why does Fritz not want to join the military?
He is afraid that he will become evil and be forced to do terrible things to others or the government or retaliate by hurting him or his loved ones.
who breaks their leg ?
Oma Gertrude
Where is the tunnel?
In a air raid shelter
What does Fritz want to sell to his friends?
Magazines from the West
How do the Stasi get Anna to be their spy?
They threatened to kill her parents if she doesn't give them useful information on Gerta.
Give the two reasons why do Mama, Fritz and Gerta need to leave to the West immediately?
1) The government expects him to join the military.
2) Anna is a spy and will be reporting the tunnel to the Stasi tomorrow!
Who is Fritz's old friend that is a Stasi now?
Where are the two places Fritz and Mama go before they leave to the West?
1) Mama goes to say bye to Oma Gertrudes house to say goodbye
2) Fritz goes to the club to say goodbye to Claudia
What happens to Fritz and Muller in the tunnel at the end of the book?
1) Fritz gets shot in the leg!
2) Muller is shot by the Stasi and dies!
How do Gerta, Fritz and Mama keep the Stasi form suspecting them as the dig in the tunnel?
They make noises and have conversation that make the Stasi (who are listening) think they are home and following all the rules of the government.
Provide two reasons why does Fritz want to put the shovel outside of the Welcome Building?
1) To alert Muller that the tunnel is completed so he can also escape with his family
2) Fritz does not want to break his promise
Who are the two people that are secrets spies for the Stasi?
Anna & Frau Eberhart
Where does Mama go for weeks?
Oma Gertrude's House
What did Mama want to take with her to the West but Gerta decided it was best left for the Stasi ?
A bible
How do Mama and Gerta not get arrested when the Stasi come looking for Fritz?
They cleaned the apartment and have nothing in it that is illegal by the government or can led to the tunnel.
Provide the two reasons why Mama leaves a note on the China (dishes)?
1) To forgive Frau Eberhart
2) To teach Gerta a lesson about forgiveness