He remembers his father's advice, and chooses the first topic. After a few more uncomfortable minutes, the boy thinks of his father's suggestion and turns to the second item on the list. The boy then plays his last card. I passed my ethics exam. Of course I've cheated.
Philosophy is a game with objectives and no rules.
Mathematics is a game with rules and no objectives. Theology is a game whose object is to bring rules into the subjective. A renowned philosopher was held in high regard by his driver, who listened in awe at every speech while his boss would easily answer questions about morality and ethics. Then one day the driver approached the philosopher and asked if he was willing to switch roles for the evening's lecture. The philosopher agreed and, for a while, the driver handled himself remarkably well.