Sabrina Orah Mark reads "The Guinea Pig and the Green Balloon"

The transcript narrates a poignant poem about a Guinea pig's encounter with a luminous stranger, symbolized by a green balloon. The poem explores themes of hope, loss, and loneliness as the Guinea pig reflects on the encounter, tends to the stranger, and grapples with the aftermath. The narrative captures the emotional journey from initial wonder to the longing for the stranger's return, ultimately highlighting the transformative power of connection.

What is the initial impression of the green balloon in the poem?

• A colorful decoration

• A frightening creature

• A luminous stranger

• A simple toy

What event causes confusion and reflection for the narrator?

• The Guinea pig's escape

• The balloon's sudden appearance

• The arrival of morning

• The bursting of the balloon

How does the narrator react to the balloon's remains?

• By celebrating them

• By discarding them

• By tending to them carefully

• By ignoring them

What does the narrator pray for after the balloon's disappearance?

• For the Guinea pig to speak

• For a new balloon

• For the night to stay

• For the balloon to return

What emotion does the narrator feel at the end of the poem?

• Fear

• Loneliness

• Anger

• Joy