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Why did the first man decide to take an umbrella to the desert?
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?
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?
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?
How long were the three men sentenced to stay in the desert?
Why was the reporter interested in speaking with the third man?
Why was the reporter interested in speaking with the third man?
What is the primary reason the judge allowed the three men to take one thing with them to the desert?
What is the primary reason the judge allowed the three men to take one thing with them to the desert?
What is the common theme among the objects chosen by the first two men?
What is the common theme among the objects chosen by the first two men?
What does the third man's response to the reporter imply about his thinking?
What does the third man's response to the reporter imply about his thinking?
What can be inferred about the reporter's purpose in asking the third man about his choice?
What can be inferred about the reporter's purpose in asking the third man about his choice?
What is the underlying tone of the story about the three men and their choices?
What is the underlying tone of the story about the three men and their choices?
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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Description
Three prisoners are sent to a desert island with one item each. What's the logic behind the third man's choice?
