Exploring Chapter 12 of Because of Winn-Dixie

What did the narrator find upon entering Gertrude's Pets?

• Otis playing guitar surrounded by calm animals

• A locked door and closed sign

• Otis arguing with a customer

• Animals locked securely in their cages

What reaction did the animals have to Otis's guitar playing initially?

• They appeared mesmerized

• They hid in corners

• They started dancing

• They ignored him

What caused the animals to start moving chaotically?

• Otis stopped playing the guitar

• A loud noise outside

• Winn-Dixie sneezing

• The door slamming shut

How did Otis manage to calm the animals again?

• By turning off the lights

• By putting them back in cages

• By playing his guitar

• By feeding them

Why does Otis take the animals out of their cages?

• To clean the cages

• To train them

• Because they need exercise

• He feels empathy for their confinement

What mistake did Otis make when handing over the broom?

• He handed over a dustpan

• He handed over a mop instead

• He gave the narrator a guitar

• He forgot where he placed the broom

What did Sweetiepie Thomas witness at Gertrude's Pets?

• Animals freely roaming

• A magic show

• Otis playing the guitar

• The narrator sweeping the floor

What does the narrator think about Otis's past?

• He has a mysterious past

• He might be dangerous

• He used to be a musician

• He was previously incarcerated

What theme did Sweetiepie choose for her birthday party?

• Pink

• Magic

• Animals

• Music

What did the narrator plan to tell her mother?

• About Otis being a criminal

• About her new job

• How to play the guitar

• Stories about the community