Desert Island Logic
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Why did the first man decide to take an umbrella to the desert?

  • Because he wanted to have a makeshift shelter
  • Because he wanted to have shade whenever the sun was shining (correct)
  • Because he wanted to have a walking stick
  • Because he wanted to collect rainwater
  • What was the common goal of the three men when choosing their objects?

  • To build a shelter together
  • To start a new business in the desert
  • To survive the harsh desert conditions (correct)
  • To escape the judge's sentence
  • What was the main reason the third man decided to take a car door?

  • So he could roll down the window if it got hot (correct)
  • So he could use it as a makeshift bed
  • So he could use it as a shield
  • So he could fix a broken car
  • How long were the three men sentenced to stay in the desert?

    <p>Three years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was the reporter interested in speaking with the third man?

    <p>Because he wanted to know about the car door</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason the judge allowed the three men to take one thing with them to the desert?

    <p>To make their sentence more bearable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common theme among the objects chosen by the first two men?

    <p>They are related to protection from the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the third man's response to the reporter imply about his thinking?

    <p>He is trying to be humorous in a difficult situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred about the reporter's purpose in asking the third man about his choice?

    <p>The reporter was looking for a humorous anecdote</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the underlying tone of the story about the three men and their choices?

    <p>Humorous and lighthearted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Judge's Sentence

    • Three men broke the law and were sentenced to three years in the desert as punishment.

    Preparations for the Desert

    • The judge allowed each man to take one item with them to the desert.

    The Men's Choices

    • The first man chose to take an umbrella to provide shade from the sun.
    • The second man chose to take a water bottle to avoid thirst.
    • The third man chose to take a car door.

    The Reporter's Question

    • A reporter asked the third man why he chose to take a car door.

    The Third Man's Reason

    • The third man explained that he wanted to be able to roll down the window if it got hot.

    The Judge's Sentence

    • Three men broke the law and were sentenced to three years in the desert as punishment.

    Preparations for the Desert

    • The judge allowed each man to take one item with them to the desert.

    The Men's Choices

    • The first man chose to take an umbrella to provide shade from the sun.
    • The second man chose to take a water bottle to avoid thirst.
    • The third man chose to take a car door.

    The Reporter's Question

    • A reporter asked the third man why he chose to take a car door.

    The Third Man's Reason

    • The third man explained that he wanted to be able to roll down the window if it got hot.

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    Three prisoners are sent to a desert island with one item each. What's the logic behind the third man's choice?

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