TED-ED: Can you solve the dragon jousting riddle? - Alex Gendler

In a secretive dragon jousting tournament held every five years, teams of elves, goblins, and Treefolk compete to rule the center realm. The narrator, tasked with recording scores, faces a dilemma after missing the start of the games. With the help of a wizard, they attempt to deduce the correct scores despite false information. Through logical reasoning, they determine the elves played two matches, tying with the Treefolk and defeating the goblins, with scores of 2-2 and 2-1, respectively. This deduction saves the narrator's job.

What is the main purpose of the Grand Tournament of dragon jousting?

• To determine the ruler of the center realm

• To entertain the Wizards

• To practice dragon riding skills

• To resolve disputes between the teams

Why does the narrator need to quickly find out the scores of the matches?

• To impress the Wizards

• To avoid being fired by their boss

• To place a bet on the next match

• To help the goblins win

What is the significance of the Wizard's curse in the story?

• It gives him the power to control the matches

• It makes him invisible

• It forces him to tell only lies

• It allows him to predict the future

How does the narrator deduce the outcome of the match between elves and Treefolk?

• By observing the match secretly

• By using a magical spell

• By analyzing the false information given

• By asking the Treefolk directly

What was the final score in the match between elves and goblins?

• 3-2

• 2-1

• 1-0

• 2-2