Never Play Music Right Next to the Zoo Quiz

What is the setting of the story 'Never Play Music Right Next to the Zoo'?

• A concert hall in the city

• A band shell next to the zoo

• A circus tent

• A school auditorium

What caused the conductor to erupt with rage during the concert?

• The musicians played the wrong notes

• A band of wild animals stormed the stage

• The audience was too loud

• The concert was running late

Which animal played the saxophone in the story?

• The yak

• The camel

• The ferret

• The bonobo

What did the animals do after finishing their performance?

• They stayed on stage

• They went back to their cages

• They started another performance

• They ran away into the city

What was the narrator's initial reaction to the animal orchestra?

• Excitement

• Boredom

• Indifference

• Terror

What lesson does the narrator emphasize at the end of the story?

• Always play music loudly

• Never play music next to the zoo

• Concerts are boring

• Animals should not be in zoos

Why does John Lithgow enjoy writing children's books?

• He wants to teach music

• He wants to become famous

• He loves reading to children

• He dislikes adult literature

How many books has John Lithgow written, including 'Never Play Music Right Next to the Zoo'?

• Five

• Seven

• Nine

• Eleven

What two elements does John Lithgow love that are featured in this book?

• Music and sports

• Animals and music

• Art and dance

• Books and movies

What advice does the narrator give about attending concerts?

• Clap loudly after each song

• Don't fall asleep when an orchestra plays

• Bring snacks to stay awake

• Always sit in the front row