Echo Flashcard Prologue pgs. 2-30

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Why was the witch jealous of the girls?

Back

The witch was jealous of the girls because they had beautiful singing voices.

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How does the author show that Otto was missing for some time?

Back

The author shows that Otto was missing for some time by indicating that the townspeople were searching for him.

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What does the word 'pfennig' mean in the context of the passage?

Back

The word 'pfennig' means 'money' in the context of the passage.

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What eventually happened to the king's brother?

Back

The king's brother eventually died.

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What is the MAIN reason the witch called the girls, 'my little piccolos'?

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The MAIN reason the witch called the girls 'my little piccolos' was because she was being mean by calling them instrument names.

Front

What is a 'piccolo'?

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A piccolo is a small, high-pitched woodwind instrument.

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What does it mean to be 'jealous'?

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To be 'jealous' means to feel envious of someone else's advantages or success.

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What is the significance of the townspeople searching for Otto?

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The significance of the townspeople searching for Otto indicates that he was missing for a considerable time and that he was important to the community.

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What can be inferred about the witch's character based on her jealousy?

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The witch's jealousy suggests that she may be insecure and unable to appreciate the talents of others.

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What does the term 'funeral' imply in the context of the story?

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The term 'funeral' implies that the townspeople believed Otto was dead and were mourning his loss.