Ishmael Questions

1. What does Quinn imply about the "Takers"?
They think they are better and superior, because they are civilized.

2. How has the relationship between Ishmael and the protagonist changed?
Their relationship is beginning with a little bit of tension.  The teacher, Ishmael, is telling the student that he is a taker.  Ishmael is picturing the Takers as bad, egocentric people.  The student is a "Taker", so he takes what Ishmael says as offensive.  Since the protagonist feels offended, you can infer that he is disliking Ishmael a little bit.

3. Make 2 inferences regarding the "Leaver".

• The leaver is the good, innocent guy
• The leavers are victims of the "Takers" supression upon them.   

4. Define "Mother Culture"
I think Mother Culture and the story is based on society.  Society is represented in the book as story, because we all make part of the story (society) while following mother culture's rules.  By following Mother Culture's rules, the people are taught to develop a certain perspective on life and their surroundings.

Inferences Based on a Photo

CRISTIANO RONALDO

1. From this photo, you can tell that this man (Cristiano Ronaldo) is the captain of the Portuguese National Team, because he has the blue leader badge on his right arm.  This badge is only worn by the team captain.  Since Cristiano Ronaldo is the Portuguese team captain you can also infer that he plays excellent or maybe even the best in the whole team.  

2. I can infer that he scored a goal, because he is doing a wild celebration during a game (this only occurs when a goal is scored).  Since he is a #7, you can infer that he plays as a forward, so he makes many goals.  

3. I can infer that Cristiano Ronaldo works out a lot in the gym, because his arms and legs are very muscular.  Compared to other soccer players' arms and legs, Cristiano's are way more muscular and toned.  You can also infer that he has a six pack, because from seeing the huge muscles on his arms and legs you can infer that he has abs too.