Alex, Boris, and Jasper are at a bar celebrating Cinco De Mayo. Alex announces he can read Jasper’s mind and goes out for some fresh air. Boris asks Jasper to select something in the room. Jasper points at a lime. When Alex returns, Boris asks, “Is it that napkin?” Alex says, “No.” Boris asks, “Is it the night sky?” Alex says, “No.” Boris asks, “Is it that lime?” Alex says, “Yes.”

Alex leaves the room again, and Jasper points at an ashtray. When Alex returns, Boris asks, “Is it that spoon?” Alex says, “No.” Boris asks, “Is it that cigarette?” Alex says, “No.” Boris asks, “Is it your shadow?” Alex says, “No.” Boris asks, “Is it that ashtray?” Alex says “Yes.”

This is repeated again and Jasper points at a straw. When Alex returns, Boris asks, “Is it that cigar?” Alex says, “No.” Boris asks, “Is it that fork?” Alex replies, “No.” Boris asks, “Is it that rose?” Alex says, “No.” Boris asks, “Is it that crow?” Alex says, “No.” Boris asks, “Is it that straw?” Alex says, “Yes.”

Jasper is very much amazed that Alex was able to guess it right thrice in a row. How do you think he did it?