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.

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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

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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)

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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.

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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.

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