I know that you said 'opening line', but I found all of that information kind of hard to fit into a handful of sentences. As a result, what I've written might really differ from your perceptions of the story. I hope that it's not too different and that it works for you. Good luck.
 
        
             
        
        
        
I think this is saying that Josh's dad wants to teach Josh what it means to do something really well.
 
        
             
        
        
        
Answer:
I would want to trade places with Bill Gates
Explanation:
He is rich and I would give money to people who needed it
 
        
                    
             
        
        
        
I can't exactly give you the answer, as I haven't had a chance to read through the material, however I can help you come to the answer yourself.
Using the text, can you identify three ways in which the characters were "rebellious" or were told to do something, but didn't?
Or you could provide examples of how they were different from society's standards in some way.
Using a random example of being different from society's standards: Some slaveowners would treat their slaves as other human beings who were equal to them, and would educate their slaves to help them have good lives. This was not the norm, as slaves were usually treated as less-than-human and were often forbidden to become educated. If a slave was found participating in school-like activities, the owners of the slave had the right to kill them. By educating slaves and treating them well, a slaveowner wouldn't be following the typical norm.
        
             
        
        
        
Answer:
It simple means that our education system should fit with the needs of the time and serve a purpose.