10 Questions
Why did the first man decide to take an umbrella to the desert?
Because he wanted to have shade whenever the sun was shining
What was the common goal of the three men when choosing their objects?
To survive the harsh desert conditions
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
How long were the three men sentenced to stay in the desert?
Three years
Why was the reporter interested in speaking with the third man?
Because he wanted to know about the car door
What is the primary reason the judge allowed the three men to take one thing with them to the desert?
To make their sentence more bearable
What is the common theme among the objects chosen by the first two men?
They are related to protection from the environment
What does the third man's response to the reporter imply about his thinking?
He is trying to be humorous in a difficult situation
What can be inferred about the reporter's purpose in asking the third man about his choice?
The reporter was looking for a humorous anecdote
What is the underlying tone of the story about the three men and their choices?
Humorous and lighthearted
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.
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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