Feeding Otto the Growing Fish

The video is a reading of 'A Fish Out Of Water' by Helen Palmer, where a boy overfeeds his fish, Otto, causing it to grow uncontrollably. Despite warnings from Mr. Carp, the boy continues to feed Otto, leading to a series of humorous and chaotic events as Otto outgrows various containers. Eventually, Mr. Carp resolves the situation by shrinking Otto back to his original size, emphasizing the importance of following instructions.

What is the name of the fish in the story?

• Goldie

• Bubbles

• Otto

• Nemo

Who gives the instructions on how to feed the fish?

• Mr. Carp

• The narrator

• A policeman

• A fireman

What is the key advice given by Mr. Carp about feeding the fish?

• Feed him a lot

• Feed him only a spot

• Feed him twice a day

• Feed him whenever he's hungry

What happens when Otto is given too much food?

• He changes color

• He starts to shrink

• He becomes sick

• He begins to grow

Where does the narrator first put Otto when he grows too big for his bowl?

• A pot

• A flower bowl

• A bathtub

• A pool

What does the narrator do when Otto outgrows the flower bowl?

• Puts him in a pot

• Calls Mr. Carp

• Takes him to the pool

• Puts him in a bigger bowl

What is the narrator's reaction to Otto's uncontrollable growth?

• He feeds him more

• He ignores it

• He panics

• He laughs

Who does the narrator call for help first?

• A friend

• A policeman

• A fireman

• Mr. Carp

What do the firemen suggest as a solution for Otto?

• Call Mr. Carp

• Take him to the ocean

• Put him in a bigger bowl

• Take him to the pool

What happens when Otto is placed in the pool?

• He stops growing

• He shrinks

• He continues to grow

• He swims away