Otto the Fish: Lessons Learned

The story follows a boy who gets a fish named Otto. Despite being warned by Mr. Carp to feed Otto only a little, the boy overfeeds him, causing Otto to grow uncontrollably. The boy tries various solutions to accommodate Otto's size, eventually seeking help from a policeman and firemen. Mr. Carp arrives with a black box and manages to shrink Otto back to his original size, teaching the boy the importance of following instructions.

Who is the narrator of the story?

• Mr. Carp

• Petey Eastman

• Helen Palmer

• Frozen Doll

What is the name of the fish in the story?

• Nemo

• Otto

• Goldie

• Bubbles

What important advice does Mr. Carp give about feeding the fish?

• Feed him a lot

• Never feed him more than a spot

• Feed him twice a day

• Feed him only on weekends

What happens when Otto is fed too much?

• He changes color

• He begins to grow

• He starts to shrink

• He becomes sick

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

• In a pond

• In a swimming pool

• In a flower bowl

• In a bathtub

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

• Puts him in a pond

• Puts him in a pot

• Puts him in a tank

• Puts him in a bigger fishbowl

What is the narrator's reaction when Otto keeps growing?

• He panics

• He ignores it

• He cries

• He laughs

Who does the narrator call for help when Otto causes chaos?

• A neighbor

• A veterinarian

• A policeman

• A firefighter

What do the firemen decide to do with Otto?

• Leave him in the house

• Take him to the pool

• Take him to the ocean

• Put him back in the fishbowl

How does Mr. Carp solve the problem of Otto's size?

• He uses a magic spell

• He uses a black box

• He uses a special net

• He uses a shrinking potion