Test Review: What of This Goldfish Would You Wish?

Based on Sergei's first two wishes, what do we know about him?

• He cares about others more than himself.

• He is greedy because of what he asks for.

• He hates himself.

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Last line of the story: "Anything, the Russian said, not to be

• hurt."

• alone."

• afraid."

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The story takes place in Jaffa, a southern suburb of

• Moscow, Russia

• Tel Aviv, Israel

• Athens, Greece

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What forces Sergei to use his final wish?

• He wants to get revenge on his ex-girlfriend.

• He accidentally kills Yonatan.

• He wishes to travel back in time.

• None of the above

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Sergei is conflicted on using his third, and final, wish because

• he will lose the fish and be alone.

• he will no longer have more power than others in the world.

• he really wanted Yanatan to die.

• he doesn't care what happens to him.

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Which of the choices below is the BEST THEME for the story?

• fairy tales do not relate to real life at all.

• doing the right thing never works out.

• wishes cannot buy happiness.

• life in the Middle East is difficult.

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A poignant movie is _______________

• emotionally moving

• historically accurate

• incredibly funny

• deeply mysterious

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What type of person would you characterize as wizened?

• a baby
• a grandparent
• a teen
• someone who has recently died

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Once you start failing classes, you start having many problems, becoming...

• poignant
• wizened
• beleaguered
• fluent

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A __ person can be clearly and easily understood.

• wizened
• poignant
• beleaguered
• fluent

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