Echo by Pam Munoz Ryan Practice Questions
IWB is there “a silken thread of destiny”?
IWB is a card game, Binokel mentioned?
IWB is “Gute Reise” said to products? p. 63
IWB is the phrase used, “Music is the best medicine for the soul”? p. 133
1. What kind of orchard was Otto playing hide and go seek in? Pear, p. 2
2. Who was “it” in the hide and go seek game? Mathilde
3. Who did Otto buy a leather-bound book from? A gypsy
4. How did he pay for this book? Pfennig
5. Why did the king command his first child to be taken to the forest? The child was a girl
6. Who rescued the infant? Midwife
7. How is the midwife related to the lazy witch? Cousin
8. How will the baby be fed? Goat’s milk
9. How does the midwife bless the infant? Prophecy and spit
10. What job do young Eins and Zwei do for the witch? Tote bundles of kindling, sweep, wash, cook
11. How does the kingdom celebrate the birth of a boy to the King and Queen? Church bells ring
12. Where does Otto store his book? Waistband, p. 10
13. How did Otto get a bump on his forehead? Tripped on roots, p. 11
14. How do the girls react when Otto says they are characters in his book? Ask him to read for them, p. 13
15. What did the witch say about the girls? Foundlings, p. 14
16. What were the consolations the girls had? Singing to each other, p. 15
17. What kind of instrument would be able to carry their spirits out? A woodwind, p. 21
18. How will Otto find his way out of the forest? By playing the harmonica, p. 24
19. Who liked hearing Otto’s tale of being lost in a forest? Mathilde, p. 29
20. Why does Friedrich walk to work alone now? His father retired, p. 41
21. Who had played the cello? Friedrich’s father, p. 42
22. Who in Friedrich’s family plays the accordion? Uncle Gunter, pg. 42
23. How does Friedrich learn despite not going to school? He reads the newspaper, pg. 44
24. What does Friedrich wish to hide? Birth mark, p. 45
25. When would Friedrich audition for conservatory? After the New Year, p. 46
26. What does Uncle Gunter’s factory make? Harmonicas, p. 48
27. Which bone was broken by the bullies who attacked Friedrich? Wrist, p. 52
28. Where does the Headmaster suggest Friedrich go? Home for Unfortunates, p. 55
29. Who are Friedrich’s tutors? Other workers in the factory, p. 60
30. Who is considered “an arrogant Hitlerite”? Anselm, p. 61
31. What type of wood is used in harmonica making? Pear, p. 63
32. What is the company emblem? 2 hands on circle surrounding 6 point star, p. 65
33. What has Ernst been forced to do? Join the Nazi party, p. 66
34. Who are Friedrich’s lunch mates? 3 red-necked grebes, p. 68
35. Where is the sound of complicated harmonica music coming from? Graveyard, p. 70
36. What letter is marked on the old harmonica that Friedrich finds? M, p. 75
37. What does Elisabeth study? Nursing, p. 80
38. Why is she home for 3 months? 3 months of training in a local hospital, p. 80
39. What news does Elisabeth share at dinner? Placement changed to Berlin hospital, p. 83
40. Whose request was it to reassign Elisabeth? Her own, p. 84
41. What group has Elisabeth joined? League of German Girls, p. 84
42. What is considered a non-traditional German thing? Harmonica, p. 85
43. What kinds of music are looked down upon? Negro music, jazz and Jewish composers, p. 86
44. Why does Father go to get without strudel? He has a sour stomach because he is upset about Elisabeth’s views, p. 90
45. Where did Father find the official papers Elisabeth asked for? In hatbox, p. 94
46. What odd thing does Friedrich find in the hatbox? Footprint with his name and birthdate and cause of death on it
47. Why had the nurse made the ink footprints? She thought that he would not survive the night, p. 96
48. What had Friedrich’s mother wanted to keep secret? Friedrich’s epilepsy, p. 96
49. Why does Elisabeth say Friedrich is “a candidate”? He has a birthmark that can be passed on if he has children, p. 100
50. What value does Elisabeth value now? “Forthright”, p. 109
51. What had Elisabeth’s childhood been like? Had to take role of mother from age 6, p. 109
52. Why does Friedrich enjoy playing the harmonica on the street? People don’t see birthmark, and they smile and nod, p. 121
53. Who says, “It’s as if you are playing 3 instruments instead of one,”? Friedrich’s father, p. 127
54. What does Father send to Elisabeth each week? A letter, p. 128
55. Why did Josef lose his job as a professor? He was Jewish, p. 132
56. Which composer does Josef recommend Friedrich play for the audition? Wagner, p. 140
57. In which town does Friedrich originally live? Trossingen, p. 141
58. How had Friedrich first heard “Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring”? On gramophone in music store, p. 143
59. How could Uncle Gunter identify storm troopers? Brown shirts, p. 153
60. Who keeps inviting Friedrich to youth rallies? Anselm, p. 161
61. What is the plan to help Martin in Dachau labour camp? Pay a ransom to the commandant, p. 163
62. Where will they get more money for the ransom? Elisabeth, p. 164
63. What type of jam does Elisabeth make for Mrs. VonGerber? Quince, p. 168
64. What is inside the package from Elisabeth? Cookies, p. 169
65. What does Elisabeth advise about Christmas décor? Don’t use stars, p. 169
66. Where were the stacks of Reichsmarks? In a false bottom of Elisabeth’s box, p. 170
67. Where does Friedrich sleep at Uncle Gunter’s house? On a cot, p. 173
68. What is Uncle Gunter’s excuse for missing work on a Monday? Toothache, p. 177
69. Why does Friedrich put the special harmonica in a box to be shipped away like the others? He can’t risk taking it along to Dachau because it could be confiscated, p. 186
70. What surrounds Bishop’s Home? Cornfields, p. 200
71. Why do Mike and Frankie say, “You and me, we stick together,”? They don’t want to go to separate foster homes, p. 202
72. Why do other boys not include Mike? He’s 6 feet tall and not good at sports, p. 204
73. What does Frankie do to Mr. Rutledge? Bites his hand, p. 211
74. What did Mike and Frankie’s Granny do to earn money? Taught piano lessons, p. 217
75.What illness did Mike and Frankie’s mother die from? Consumption, p. 217
76. Who has “a God-given gift for music”? Mike, p. 220
77. How did people pay for piano lessons? Food or used clothes, p. 220
78. Where had Granny been in New York City? Carnegie Hall, p. 222
79. Why do Mike and Mouse take the wagon out? Make a delivery for Pennyweather, p. 227
80. What had Mouse saved for Mike so he wouldn’t go hungry? 2 apples and a hunk of bread, p. 224
81. What does Mouse do after the sign FOUR CORNERS 2 MILES? Runs away, p. 230
82. Who is the leader of the Philadelphia Harmonica Band? Albert N. Hoxie, p. 237
83. Why does Pennyweather ask Mike and Frankie to play piano? To show the piano’s quality, so she can sell it, p. 244
84. What do Mr. Golding and Mr. Howard really want? To find a musical boy to adopt for Mrs. Sturbridge, p. 250
85. Who are the groundskeeper and housekeeper? Mr. and Mrs. Potter, p. 259
86. Why do Mike and Frankie get dinner on a tray? No decent clothes for the table, p. 268
87. Who says, “Lots of things don’t make sense around here.”? Mrs. Potter, p. 274
88. Which store do the boys get new clothes from? Highlanders, p. 282
89. Who buys the boys a harmonica? Mr. Howard, p. 290
90. Who do the boys want to teach them some harmonica songs? Mr. Potter, p. 290
91. What style of music are the sad songs Mr. Potter plays? The Blues, p. 292
92. What had happened to Mrs. Sturbridge’s son, Henry? He drowned, p. 308
93. Who does Mrs. Sturbridge blame for Henry’s death? Her first husband, p. 308
94. What does Mr. Howard call Mrs. Sturbridge? Eunie, p. 308
95. Why was Mr. Dow in a wheelchair? He had polio, p. 309
96. What does Mike suggest the boys could call Eunie instead of Mom? Aunt, p. 321
97. What does Frankie leave at Eunie’s bedroom door? Flowers and drawings, p. 331
98. What does Mike not eat at the park after hearing the reason the boys were adopted? Good Humor ice cream bar, p. 313
99. What piece will Mike have to play for an audition? My Old Kentucky home, p. 335
100. Who will help Mike practice for the harmonica audition? Mrs. Sturbridge and Mr. Potter, p. 336
101. What happens to donated harmonicas? Given to poor kids in California, p. 345
102. What is waiting in the kitchen, before the results of Mike’s big audition? Chocolate cake, p. 348-349
103. What is stamped on a letter Michael finds on Mrs. Sturbridge’s desk? APPEAL GRANTED, p. 353
104. What did Mike do back into the house to get for Eunie? A hat, p. 352
105. What does Mike do the same night as the Harmonica concert? Plans to escape with Frankie, p. 358
106. How do the boys try to escape from Amaryllis Drive? Climb down the tree by the bedroom window, p. 362
107. What does wrong when they are trying to escape? Mike falls, p. 362
108. What kind of house does Ivy have in Fresno? A bungalow, p. 370
109. Why was Ivy so excited about performing on the radio? She would do a solo piece, p. 370
110. Who is Ivy’s first best friend? Araceli, p. 377
111. Why had Fernando left home? He joined the army
112. Who made Ivy’s purple crocheted hat? Araceli’s mom, p. 378
113. How quickly does Ivy’s family have to move from Fresno? The next morning, p. 381
114. How does she say goodbye to Araceli and Miss Delgado? By mail, p. 382
115. What is Ivy’s mom excited about the new job near L. A.? She will have a washing machine, p. 383
116. Why does Papa say, “there is a possibility this situation will be permanent,”? Always had temporary jobs, p. 383
117. What was the weather like on the day of arrival to and departure from Fresno? It was foggy, p. 387
118. Which day had Fernando enlisted in the army? On his 18th birthday, p. 390
119. Who is “a thinker, not a fighter”? Fernando, p. 390
120. How did Ivy’s class get the honour of performing on radio? Saving war stamps, p. 391
121. How did Miss Delgado get harmonicas? Had been donated, p. 392
122. What was the first song taught by Miss Delgado? Twinkle, Twinkle, p. 393
123. How does Fernando pay Ivy for a personal concert? A penny, p. 395
124. What does Fernando give Ivy to remember him? His jacket, p. 397
125. What is the biggest disappointment on Ivy’s first day of school at the new town? She goes to Lincoln Annex, for Mexicans, p. 445
126. What kind of farm will Ivy’s dad work on? Orange, p. 403
127. What is special to Ivy about the new house? She has her own bedroom, p. 405
128. Who is the first visitor to Ivy’s new house? Mrs. Joyce Ward, p. 409
129. What work will Ivy’s mom do for Mrs. Ward? Laundry and ironing, p. 409
130. Why can’t Mrs. Ward do her own chores? Arthritis, p. 410
131. What is the black fabric Mrs. Ward brings? Blackout curtains for after dark, p. 411
132. Who will ride the bus with Ivy? Susan Ward, p. 411
133. What does Ivy’s dad have to explain about the owner of the orange farm? He is Japanese and has been sent to a camp, p. 416
134. What is the owner’s last name? Yamamoto, p. 416
135. Why is Kenneth Yamamoto not at the internment camp? He works for the Marines, p. 417
136. How does Papa know Mr. Yamamoto is a loyal American? He fought in WW1, p. 417
137. What will happen to farms owned by Japanese if nobody can run it? They are sold for cheap, p. 418
138. Why do they check the house? Water leaks and prevent rodent/bird damage, p. 420
139. What are “food soldiers”? Farmers, p. 421
140. What does Ivy mistake for a bus stop? A produce stand, p. 423
141. What does a gold star mean on a flag in a window? A soldier in the family died, p. 432
142. What looked like a picture from a Sears catalog? Susan’s bedroom, p. 427
143. Who tells Ivy about orchestra? Susan, p. 428
144. Where does Susan find a harmonica? Top drawer in brother’s room, p. 430
145. Who will give Susan lessons? Ivy, p. 430
146. Where do Susan and Ivy meet for lessons and homework? A wooden wagon, p. 433
147. Which of Susan’s brother died at Pearl Harbor? Donald, p. 434
148. Who suspects Kenny is a “Jap Spy”? Mr. Ward, p. 435
149. How will Mr. Ward prove the Yamamotos are spies? Inspect their house, p. 436
150. Who used to teach Susan piano? Mrs. Yamamoto, p. 437
151. How did Susan’s family find out about Donald? Telegram, p. 441
152. What song do boys on the bus sing to mock Lincoln Annex? Old Macdonald, p. 446
153. Who greets Ivy on the first day at Lincoln Annex? Ignacio, p. 447
154. What smells so bad at Lincoln Annex? Egg farm, p. 449
155. What does Ivy’s teacher consider the right place for Ivy? Helping in 3rd grade, p. 450
156. Why can’t Ivy go to Lincoln Main? “District policy”, p. 457
157. Who else from Lincoln Annex came to the orchestra meeting? Nobody, p. 464
158. Who is the orchestra conductor? Mr. Daniels, p. 466
159. Who is Larry Adler? A classical harmonica player, p. 467
160. What instrument does Mr. Daniels suggest for Ivy? Flute, p. 469
161. What does Ivy and her mom plant at the new house? Irises, p. 480
162. What instrument had Kenny played in the orchestra? Violin, p. 485
163. Where is the secret door in Yamamoto’s home? In back of closet, p. 486
164. What is Ivy’s plan to buy war stamps? Sell oranges and veggies at a stand, p. 490
165. What song was Ivy’s class going to play on Colgate Family Hour? Auld Lang Syne, p. 493
166. Which subject does Susan need tutoring in? Math, p. 495
167. Who knew what the words of Auld Lang Syne meant? Mr. Ward, p. 496
168. Who has only “a 3-day leave”? Kenny Yamamoto, p. 497
169. When does Ivy feel like she had been punched in the stomach? Finds vandalism the second time at the Yamamotos, p. 500
170. Who will Mr. Ward bring along to inspect the house? Lawyer, p. 505
171. Why does Ivy check out the locked door at the back of the closet? To see for sure if Yamamotos are spies, p. 508
172. What does Ivy see the climbing vines are meant to cover? A set of double doors, p. 511
173. What was the thing the Yamamotos were hiding? Pianos, p. 512
174. What did Mr. Ward consider suspicious about the late-night visitors at the Yamamoto house after the Pearl Harbor bombing? Carrying briefcases, p. 516
175. Who wants the inside of the piano benches to be searched? Mr. Ward, p. 521
176. What document is found in the third piano bench? A letter from the President of the US, p. 522
177. What does Mama do with the leftover food from Kenny’s big meal? Make sandwiches, p. 527
178. What does Kenny ask Mr. Lopez to package and mail to his sisters in camp? Flutes, p. 532
179. What does Ivy give Kenny to take to the battlefield? Harmonica, p. 533
180. What is odd about the boy biking around? He has a string around his ankle and he doesn’t wave, p. 536
181. Where is the concert Friedrich is conducting? Carnegie Hall, p. 547
182. Which composer had also performed on the same stage? Tchaikovsky, p. 547
183. Who had been nursed by Elisabeth? Kenny, p. 574
184. Where had Uncle Gunter, Friedrich and his father settled after Dachau? Berne, p. 551
185. What was the first half of the program dedicated to? Gershwin, p. 553
186. Who is the 4th flutist? Ivy Lopez
187. What is Friedrich’s attitude to birthmark? He accepts it, no makeup, p. 555
188. Who are “happy as clams in Atlantic City”? Mr. and Mrs. Potter, p. 559
189. Who had joined Hoxie’s band for one year? Mike Flannery, p. 562
190. Why had Frankie not joined the band? The band dissolved/closed down by then, p. 563
191. What had the boy on a bicycle’s message been to Ivy’s family? Fernando had been wounded and he lost two fingers, p. 569
192. How had Kenny “barely” survives the war? Bullet trapped in harmonica, p. 575
193. What health problem does Otto’s daughter Annaliese have? Cripples, p. 580
194. How did Otto’s harmonica from 3 sisters end up at a factory in Trossingen? Needed 13 to fill the order, but a dog had chewed the last one he made, p. 583
195. What are the new names of Eins, Twei and Drei? Arabella, Roswitha and Wilhelmina, p. 586
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