Narrative Comprehension of Gertrude's Pets

The video captures a day at the park where the narrator reads a story involving Otis, a man who plays music that mesmerizes animals at Gertrude's Pets. Chaos ensues when the music stops, but Otis's guitar playing calms the animals again. The narrator learns about Otis's past and reflects on stories to share with her mother. Sweetiepie, a young girl, witnesses the events and plans to share them with her mother.

What did the narrator bring to the park?

• A camera and a sketchpad

• A dog and a cat

• A book and an iPad

• A guitar and a notebook

Where is the park located?

• Houston, Texas

• Huntsville, Texas

• Austin, Texas

• Dallas, Texas

What was the first thing the narrator noticed upon entering Gertrude's Pets?

• The animals were out of their cages

• The store was empty

• Otis was cleaning

• The lights were off

What instrument was Otis playing?

• Violin

• Flute

• Piano

• Guitar

What did the narrator think about Otis's music?

• It was boring

• It was annoying

• It was beautiful

• It was loud

What did the narrator do while Otis played music?

• Sang along

• Danced

• Listened quietly

• Read a book

What happened when Otis stopped playing the guitar?

• The animals went back to their cages

• The store closed

• The animals started moving

• The lights turned off

What did the narrator think about Otis's ability to calm the animals?

• He was a teacher

• He was a musician

• He was a snake charmer

• He was a magician

What did the narrator do with the animals during the chaos?

• Played music for them

• Put them back in their cages

• Fed them

• Let them run free

What did Gertrude keep screaming during the chaos?

• Dog

• Bird

• Snake

• Cat