Can you solve Dongle's Difficult Dilemma? | Dennis E. Shasha

In a world shaped by galactic terraformers, three golden hexagons hold the power to reshape reality. An evil wizard, Gordon, seeks these hexagons to enslave the world. The protagonist embarks on a quest to collect them first, only to find a merchant, D'angle, has already acquired them and created five silver hexagons. D'angle loves auctions and sets up a bidding war between the protagonist and Gordon. The protagonist must strategically bid to win a trio of hexagons, using a clever strategy to ensure victory over Gordon, who has a magic mirror to see bids. The protagonist's ingenuity secures the silver hexagons, allowing them to reshape the world.

What did the galactic terraformers leave behind after creating a paradise?

• A map to new worlds

• Three powerful golden hexagons

• A magical staff

• A treasure chest

Who is the merchant that competes with Gordon for the hexagons?

• D'angle

• Zordon

• Merlin

• Gandalf

What advantage does Gordon have in the auction?

• A secret ally

• A powerful spell

• Extra gems

• A magic mirror

What is the main goal of the protagonist in the auction?

• To win a matching trio of hexagons

• To defeat Gordon in a duel

• To find a hidden treasure

• To escape from D'angle's castle

How can the protagonist ensure a gem advantage in the silver hexagon auction?

• By forcing Gordon to spend gems on the golden hexagons

• By finding hidden gems in the castle

• By negotiating with D'angle

• By stealing gems from Gordon

What is the protagonist's strategy for the third gold hexagon auction?

• Outbid Gordon by one gem

• Bid everything left to force a tie

• Bid low to save gems for silver

• Avoid bidding to conserve gems

What is the outcome if the protagonist maintains a gem advantage divisible by three?

• A draw in the auction

• Loss of all gems

• A tie with Gordon

• Victory in the silver hexagon auction