What, of This Goldfish, Would You Wish?

Why does Yoni believe his documentary could be “a poignant piece of social commentary”?

• His film could reveal common problems among people of many cultures

• He could try foods from Israel’s many cultures while making his film.

• He could earn money by selling his film about people and their wishes.

• His film could feature a goldfish that grants many people’s wishes.

What is Sergei’s motivation for not using his third wish?

• to ensure that people would leave him alone

• to protect himself from Yonatan

• to keep the fish as a companion

• to have the wish available in case of an emergency

Select two passages that support the answer of the second question

• “He’ll have to let the goldfish go. His magic goldfish. His friend.” (paragraph 35)

• “. . . all kinds of thoughts about other things he could have done with that wish continued to gnaw at him. . . .” (paragraph 29)

• “Anything, the Russian said, not to be alone.” (paragraph 42)

• “He says it easy like that, as if Sergei doesn’t know—as if either of them ever loses count.” (paragraph 25)

• “‘I’ll tie the kid to a rock and dump him in the sea.’” (paragraph 38)

What was Yonatan motivation conflict in the story?

• He desires to be a wonderful artist however doesn't know if international or national.

• He wants to become super famous, but also wants to help his family.

• He wants to be artistic but also commercial.

• He wishes to win lots of money, however he wishes to give the money to charity as well.

Would you stay with the golden fish forever or would you let him go asking for your third wish.

• Yes, I would let him go.

• Maybe

• No, I wouldn't let him go the third wish is important.