Echo Flashcard Prologue pgs. 2-30

Front

What is a harmonica?

Back

A harmonica is a small musical instrument played by using the mouth to draw air through holes along a metal reed, producing sound.

Front

Who gave Otto the harmonica?

Back

A gypsy had given it to him.

Front

What does the word 'providence' mean in the context of the story?

Back

It most likely means 'what fortune lay ahead'.

Front

What secret did the king keep from the queen?

Back

He kept the secret of what he did with their daughters.

Front

What did the three princesses do with Otto's harmonica?

Back

They each played it.

Front

When does the story of Otto take place?

Back

Fifty years before WWII.

Front

What is the significance of the term 'happily-ever-after'?

Back

It refers to a positive and ideal ending to a story.

Front

What role does the midwife play in the story?

Back

She is the only one who knows the secret the king kept.

Front

What is the main theme of the story?

Back

The main theme revolves around secrets, fate, and the journey of self-discovery.

Front

How do the characters Eins, Zwei, and Drei contribute to the story?

Back

They represent curiosity and the desire to understand their own story.