Suppose you read a short story about two brothers who work together to create a town where everyone loves and respects one anoth
er. What can you infer about the culture this story's author comes from? A. Cooperation is an important value in this culture. B. Respect for family is important in the culture. C. Male children are important in the culture. D. Small towns are the center of this culture.
The answer is A: Cooperation is an important value in this culture.
In this fictional setting, one could easily infer that the author of this story about these two brothers would be a culture that would find cooperation amongst peers, not only family members, but society as a whole, as valuable and praiseworthy. Through this fictional town, one can see that, for the author, cooperation entails a feeling of connectedness, reciprocal contribution, and care for others within a social group that would work towards the wellbeing of everyone.
