Otto the Fish: Growth and Care

A boy gets a fish named Otto and is warned by Mr. Karp to feed him only a little. Ignoring the advice, the boy overfeeds Otto, causing him to grow uncontrollably. Otto outgrows various containers, leading to chaos. The boy seeks help from a policeman and firemen, but ultimately Mr. Karp arrives with a solution to shrink Otto back to his original size. The boy learns the importance of following instructions.

What is the name of the fish in the story?

• Nemo

• Goldie

• Otto

• Bubbles

What advice did Mr. Karp give about feeding Otto?

• Feed him only on weekends

• Feed him a lot

• Never feed him more than a spot

• Feed him twice a day

What happened when Otto was overfed?

• He became sick

• He started to grow

• He stopped eating

• He changed color

Where was Otto first moved after outgrowing his fishbowl?

• A bathtub

• A flower bowl

• A swimming pool

• A pond

What did the narrator do when Otto outgrew the flower bowl?

• Released him into the wild

• Called a vet

• Moved him to a pot

• Put him in a bigger fishbowl

What was the final container Otto was placed in before the crisis?

• A large aquarium

• A bathtub

• A pond

• A swimming pool

Who did the narrator call for help when Otto outgrew the bathtub?

• A neighbor

• A policeman

• A friend

• A veterinarian

What did the policeman do to help Otto?

• Put Otto in a bigger tank

• Fed Otto more food

• Took Otto to the ocean

• Called the firemen

Where was Otto taken after being rescued from the cellar?

• A large aquarium

• A swimming pool

• A lake

• A river

What was the reaction of people at the pool when Otto was placed in it?

• They were indifferent

• They were angry

• They were excited

• They were scared