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“What, of This Goldfish, Do You Wish?” Quiz Review
“What, of This Goldfish, Do You Wish?” Quiz Review
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1
Sergei’s 1st wish was to wish for his sister’s lung cancer to go away.
False
True
2
What about the setting of the story could potentially make this film particularly so poignant?
It takes place in a wealthy neighborhood
Set in culturally diverse and divided;citizens have experience or views dif
It focuses on outer space exploration
It is set in an apocalyptic future
3
Describe Sergei
An outgoing and friendly individual
A professional filmmaker
A thief
A recluse who wants to be left alone and harassed as young man by KGB
4
Describe relationship between Sergei and fish.
Goldfish is Sergei’s pet and nothing more
They have friendly relationship but not true one;Sergei holding captive
They are best friends
Goldfish hates Sergei
5
Sergei’s 2nd wish is to not help his girlfriend’s son who had health issues.
False
True
6
What kind of person is Yoni?
Anxious and introverted
Unmotivated and lazy
confident young man
Reserved and shy
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What does Sergei want from life?
To become a celebrity
To travel the world
Fame and fortune
Values his privacy;just wants to sleep and go fishing in dark silence
8
Sergei doesn’t think Yoni has come to “snatch” his goldfish.He became happy and hugs him.
True
False
9
What are Yoni’s motivations?
To become famous actor
To document nature
To help less fortunate
Motivated by making his mark in the world of social commentary and money
10
What does Sergei’s final decision reveal about him?
Has no emotional attachment to goldfish
He is selfless
He would keep the goldfish on the shelf and talk to it.Doesnt wanna be lone
Uses goldfish to make him famous
11
Sergei wants to be left alone because he grew up poor and constantly was bothered by KGB;doesn’t want anyone knocking.
True
False
12
What can you infer about Sergei’s character based on first two wishes?
He is manipulative and uses wishes to control others
He is indifferent and careless about the wishes
He is selfish and only wishes for things to benefit himself
Shows selflessness and compassion
13
Why does Sergei save his last wish for so long?
Because he knows that once he makes the wish he loses goldfish
He is afraid of the consequences of using last wish
He doesn’t believe in the magic of the goldfish
He is unsure of what to wish for
14
How might the film Yoni plans to make be “poignant?”
Differences between people’s dreams and their reality moving/stimulating
It’s emphasis on historical facts
It focus on comedy
It’s exploration of wealth and success
15
What was Yoni’s reaction to seeing Sergei’s goldfish?What causes his reaction?
Wants to buy it from Sergei
Thinks its a magical creature
Goldfish is rare and valuable
Yoni is excited to find goldfish;because the goldfish fits good for film
16
Describe communication of Yoni and Sergei.What makes it challenging?
Communication is difficult because of language barrier
Sergei is deaf
Yoni can’t speak
They have no common interests
17
What does Sergei lose after choosing his 3rd wish?
His home
His job
He loses companionship of his fish.
His money
18
Yoni is mad to find Sergei, with his “feeling face” for his face becoming annoyed when he discovers Sergei has goldfish
False
True
19
Distrustful Sergei thinks Yoni is “slippery” and tells him to “shove off”
True
False
20
Sergei’s 3rd wish is to save Yoni.
False
True
21
What does Sergei lose after choosing his 2nd wish?
His job
His goldfish
His home
He loses his girlfriend to another man
22
After Sergei becoming angry, what does he accidentally do?
Gives Yoni the goldfish
Calls the police
Hits Yoni in the head with a burner, killing him
Invites Yoni in for tea
