On the Other Side / The Jealous Cousin

1. How are the settings in both stories similar?

• They both take place at a school.
• They both take place in East Berlin.
• They both take place outside shops.
• They both take place on a crowded street.

2. What historical event are both stories based around?

• the building of the Berlin Wall
• the joining of two countries
• the fall of the Berlin Wall
• the end of World War II

3. Who is the main character in each story? Select two.

• Fritz
• Karin
• Magda
• Frank
• Dieter

4. Determine the meaning of the word lavish in the story.

• plain
• boring
• colorful
• over-the-top

1. Based on the evidence in the stories, how would you describe East Berlin? Select all that apply.

• fun
• plain
• poor
• joyful
• restrictive

2. According to both stories, how is West Berlin different than East Berlin?

• West Berlin has less color than East Berlin.
• West Berlin has fewer job opportunities than East Berlin.
• West Berlin has more special occasions than East Berlin.
• West Berlin has a lot of luxuries East Berlin does not have.

3. Why is Dieter anxious about going to West Berlin?

• He is worried about what his cousin will think of him.
• He has not ever been to a real ice cream parlor before.
• He does not know if he will fit in with the West Berlin citizens.
• He is worried that his cousin will be jealous of his opportunity to meet an Olympian.

4. How are Dieter and his cousin different?

• Dieter grew up surrounded by family while his cousin did not.
• Dieter grew up with very little while his cousin had many opportunities.
• Dieter could always get what he needed at the market but his cousin could not.
• Dieter got to experience a lot more than his cousin on the other side of the wall.

1. Who is the jealous cousin at the end of the story?

• Dieter is the jealous cousin because he finds out Frank got to watch the Olympics.
• Dieter is the jealous cousin because he knows that Frank grew up with more opportunities.
• Frank is the jealous cousin because he finds out Dieter got to meet a famous gold medalist.
• Frank is the jealous cousin because he knows that Dieter grew up without a wall around his city.

2. How does Magda feel about the Berlin wall coming down?

• She is very nervous to be able to travel.
• She is excited to be able to move to a new place.
• She is sad because many of her friends are leaving.
• She is angry that all of her friends are visiting West Berlin without her.