The transcript expresses a whimsical desire for a hippopotamus as a Christmas gift, detailing how Santa could deliver it and the joy of finding it on Christmas morning. It emphasizes a preference for hippopotamuses over other animals and discusses how to care for one at home, highlighting that they are vegetarians and can fit in a garage. The narrative concludes with a reiteration of the wish for a hippopotamus.

What does the narrator want for Christmas?

• A bicycle

• A hippopotamus

• A doll

• A toy car

How does the narrator suggest Santa could deliver the hippopotamus?

• Through the back door

• Through the front door

• Through the window

• Through the chimney

What animal does the narrator prefer over crocodiles and rhinoceroses?

• Elephants

• Giraffes

• Hippopotamuses

• Lions

What does the narrator's teacher say about hippopotamuses?

• They are nocturnal

• They are dangerous

• They are carnivores

• They are vegetarians

Where does the narrator plan to keep the hippopotamus?

• In the two-car garage

• In the basement

• In the living room

• In the backyard