Past simple vs Past perfect

The grey cat __________ before the orange cat hit it.

• had eaten

• ate

The cat __________ before the water fell on it.

• pushed the cabinet

• had pushed the cabinet

The lizard ______ the cat's nose after he had stuck his face down.

• bite

• had bitten

The cow ______ on top of the fence, but didn't make it.

• climbed

• had climbed

The dog ______ the pizza after the person had left the table.

• took

• had taken

The cat ______ the turtle and ____ scared.

• saw / had gotten

• had seen / got

The dog had tried to jump over the stool before he ________ stuck.

• got

• had gotten

The bear ______ into the pool and _____ around.

• jumped / had swum

• had jumped / swum

The woman ______ too close to the elephant, so it pushed her face away. (get)

The puppy had eaten before he ______ a nap. (take)