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What was the young man's emotional state as he walked along the beach?
What was the young man's emotional state as he walked along the beach?
- Indifferent
- Angry
- Sad (correct)
- Excited
What did the young man find on the beach?
What did the young man find on the beach?
- A piece of driftwood
- A magic lamp (correct)
- A bottle of wine
- A treasure chest
What was unusual about the genie that appeared?
What was unusual about the genie that appeared?
- He was invisible
- He was angry
- He had an attitude (correct)
- He couldn't speak
How many wishes did the genie state the young man would receive?
How many wishes did the genie state the young man would receive?
What misconception did the young man express about genies?
What misconception did the young man express about genies?
What did the man wish for from the genie?
What did the man wish for from the genie?
Why did the man prefer a bridge to Hawaii?
Why did the man prefer a bridge to Hawaii?
What did the genie suggest was practically impossible?
What did the genie suggest was practically impossible?
What alternative did the genie offer besides the bridge?
What alternative did the genie offer besides the bridge?
What did the man ultimately ask for after learning about the difficulties of his original wish?
What did the man ultimately ask for after learning about the difficulties of his original wish?
Study Notes
The Man's Wish
- A young man is walking along a beach in southern California and feels sad because his girlfriend is in Hawaii.
- He finds a magic lamp and rubs it, releasing a genie.
- The man wishes for a bridge to be built from California to Hawaii.
- He does not want to fly as he is afraid of flying, nor sail due to seasickness.
- It is implied the man wants to drive to Hawaii.
The Genie's Response
- The genie says that building a bridge to Hawaii is unlikely due to the large distance and required efforts.
- The genie proposes alternatives, offering to transport people, belongings, or even armies.
- The man requests the ability to understand women.
The Conclusion
- The genie asks the man if he wants a two-lane or four-lane bridge, implying understanding women is more challenging than building a bridge to Hawaii.
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Description
Test your understanding of 'The Man's Wish', a tale about a young man's longing for his girlfriend and his encounter with a genie. Explore the themes of desire, understanding, and the challenges posed by wishes that may seem simplistic. Join in on this whimsical journey as the man navigates his wishes and learns an important lesson about understanding others.
