Magician of the Sea by Kelly Hashway

What can octopuses do to defend themselves from predators?

• Use their sharp teeth and claws

• Change the color of their skin to camouflage

• Swim away quickly to escape

• Attack with a loud roar

How does an octopus compare to a chameleon?

• Both can fly

• Both have poisonous spines

• Both can change the color of their skin

• Both can breathe out of water

What part of the body does an octopus use to hide by releasing ink?

• His brain

• His siphon

• His fin

• His tentacle

What does an octopus do when it finds itself in a dangerous situation and cannot hide?

• It stays completely still

• It buries itself in the sand and pretends to be a venomous sea snake

• It releases an electric shock

• It camouflages itself as coral

What special feature does the blue-ringed octopus have?

• It is very large and can wrap around a human

• It is capable of flying out of the water

• It is very venomous and can kill larger predators than itself

• It can live out of the water for days