Wild Goose Chase

What motivates the student to search for a two-headed animal at the zoo?

• A teacher's request

• Curiosity about animals

• A bet with a classmate

• A class assignment

What does the term 'wild goose chase' mean in the context of the conversation?

• A search for something that doesn't exist

• A successful hunt

• A type of zoo exhibit

• A race between geese

Originally, what did a 'wild goose chase' refer to?

• A zoo exhibit

• A treasure hunt

• A horse race

• A type of bird migration

How did the meaning of 'wild goose chase' evolve over time?

• It became associated with bird watching

• It referred to a type of animal exhibit

• It shifted from a horse race to a futile search

• It was used to describe a successful hunt

Why is it difficult to catch a running goose, according to the explanation?

• They are very fast

• They are protected by law

• They are elusive and unpredictable

• They fly in a straight line