Sex+Lives+of+Cannibals+by+J.+Maarten+Troost

1. Do you think Sylvia will be able to come up with a solution to the cockroach problem?No, because the problem wasn't on the island where Sylvia was part of the government. 2. Do you think the author really wanted to move to Tarawa with his girlfriend, or was pressured into the situation? The author wanted to move to Tarawa with his girlfriend because he thought it would be paradise. 3. Do you think the author will enjoy his new lifestyle in the Republic of Kiribati? No, because he thought the island would be a paradise but it was not. 4. Do you think the author was disappointed when he found out Tarawa was not the paradise he had dreamed of? Yes, because he thought it would be a relaxing lifestyle, but instead the island was disgusting and the oceans were filled with human feces. 5. Do you think the author will join Sylvia and get a job on the government? No, because the author seems like he is lazy and doesn't like working.
 * //Week 1//**
 * Questions:** Justin-

1. Do you think Maarten really wanted to move to the island? Yes, he wanted to take a risk and start a new life on a tropical island in the pacific. 2. If you were in his position would you of completely changed your life by moving to a small underdeveloped island in the middle of the pacific? No, i would have stayed back where it was safe and had electricity. 3. Does everything seem really confusing to you guys too so far in the book? No, it is very easy to read. 4. Do you think Maarten was prepared to move to a island on the equator? No, he packed sweaters and jackets thinking it would be colder. 5. Do you guys think he enjoyed the flight to the island? No, he hated the flight and his girlfriend had to make him feel safe when he was flying.
 * Questions:** Jake-

// **Leader**: Dan Chiriani- The Sex Lives of Cannibals// is a story about J. Maarten Troost and his girlfriend, Sylvia who are tired of there boring lives. The main character Maarten is a journalist who cannot get a higher position in his job. Maarten is frequently unemployed and lives with his parents. One day Sylvia his girlfriend gets a position in the government of a South Pacific island named Tarawa. Maarten and Sylvia are anxious to move. They are tired of their mediocre lives.

Danny Giunta- This week was a blast. First, we tore open the bag of cheedos and began to snack. Kevin who brought the food also brought munchkins. As we ate many surrounding tables asked to share so we did. As we ate it was hard to stay on task but we did. Next, we answered the questions that Justin and Jake brought. They were pretty simple so they went fast. Then we signed on and wrote the questions and answers. It almost filled up the whole period but we had a little extra time so we talked about the book, and how it had nothing to do with sex or cannibals.


 * //Week 2//**

The language used in __The Sex Lives of Cannibals__ is very easy to understand for kids of any age. Whenever Troost uses a word someone might not understand he usually explains what the word means. Even though the language is understandable, I do not recommend this book to children below the age of 13 because of the inappropriate language. Younger kids would react to the strong language in an immature way,
 * Leader**: Kevin Baharyan-

1. Do you think that Maarten enjoyed being free all day while his wife worked. Yes, I feel he liked having all the free time to do whatever and also he needed it to get food and supplies. 2. Do you think Maarten thinks the island is a bad place to live or is he enjoying it? I believe Maarten thinks that the island is not a very good place to live, but he is enjoying it as much as he can. 3. Does Maarten think he made a mistake going to the island? Yes, it was not the paradise he wanted it to be. 4. Do you think Maarten is intimidated by the massive ocean all around him. No, he likes looking at the ocean, but it is all polluted and disgusting. 5. Do you think he will end up leaving or staying there for his life? Why or why not. I feel by the end of the book he will have left the island.
 * Questions:** Jake Linden-

1. How do you feel about Maarten not being able to get a job? I feel bad and think he is trying hard to find one. 2.Do you think he will to find success with finding work? Yes I think he will get a job. 3. Would you ever swim or poop in the water? No it is gross but I would have to poop in it because it’s the only place to. 4.Would you stay on the island? No I would find the first trip back home. 5.Did you think Maarten would get wisdom from Tiabo? Yes, Tiabo seems like he will give wisdom to Maarten.
 * Questions**: Danny Giunta

Dan Chiriani This week was a blast. We were very productive. First, Justin brought in sour cream and onion chips and 5 huge drinks. For 10 minutes all we did was eat. We all seemed very hungry. Suddenly it was time to work. Kevin the discussion leader, decided to let Jake ask his five questions. We had a long discussion but finally we posted his questions on the computer. Then, Kevin asked Danny to ask his questions. Danny then posted the questions and answers on the computer. These questions took up most of the period.

This week we focused on the difficulties Sylvia and Maarton are having on the island. In the story, the island of Tarawa is polluted and overpopulated. This section of the book focuses on the things they have to do to obtain the necessities of life. Sylvia and Maarton cannot find non-toxic food or water to drink.



Leader-** Justin The overriding emotion in this part of The Sex Lives of Cannibals was anger. In the beginning of the book is anger. The author expresses anger when Dan Wilson, who is a poem writer, got to live on one of the islands just to write poems. He sent a letter to the Government of Kiribati saying he can write any kind of poem they would like just to live on the island, but the government would have to supply the hut on the lagoon. The government was moved and they extended an invitation for Mr. Wilson to live on the island in exchange for his poem. This made the author mad and in the story he said, “This, of course, was unfair. Let some snarky “LifeStyle” journalist try to forge a living from a canoe and a coconut tree.” So, obviously the author is annoyed by Dan Wilson.
 * //Week 3//

1. Describe the tale Maarten tells about laureate of Kribati? The tale is about a man who said he wants to live on the island and write poems. 2. Do you agree that the Pacific ocean is indeed a great thing? yes it provides fd and travel. 3. Tell about the arrival of Dan Wilson? When he arrived he said he would write poems but he never did. 4. what do you think of Dan Wilson? He is suspicious and up to something because why would anyone want to live on this island. 5. Why is fair trade important? Because it provided things the island can not provide. 1.Why do you think Maarton didn’t want anyone on the island to know what he wrote on his article? Maarton did not want Mike to criticize his work and give him advice. Later in the story, Mike finds out and invites himself in to talk about it. 2.Why did Maarton ask a native what music she didn’t like from his music collection? He wanted to blast the music to stop people from looking in his window and walking on his property. 3.Why do you think Maarton wanted to learn how to surf and why was this important? Maarton was bored of just sitting at home so he asked his neighbor how to surf. This was important because he gets the thrill he wants. 4.Do you think Dan Wilson will stay on the island and why? My group thinks that Dan would not stay on the island. He came to the island to write poems but so far has not. My group thinks he is planning to do something later in the book. 5.Why do you think the people don’t worry about fisherman when they don’t return from a fishing trip? My group believes that they don’t worry about the fisherman because the fisherman are fearless of death. They dive into the water when they see a shark instead of staying in the boat. They take their position as top of the food chain very seriously.
 * Questions**- Danny Giunta
 * Questions-** Dan Chiriani


 * Summarizer**- Kevin Baharyan

This week's book club meeting was successful. Jake, the one who brought the food, brought Pop'ems, Oreos, and Arizona Iced Tea cans. Aside from these delicious treats, Dan and Danny were the people who made the questions. Justin was the Discussion director. Everyone seemed to stay on topic about this week's topic. Except, at times, we had side conversations about the food. The book is not as interesting as we thought at this point but we may be surprised as we keep reading.


 * Week 4**

The theme in the __The Sex Lives of Cannibals__ is enjoy the little things in life. Even after being on the island for so long they still enjoy life and helping the people on the island. They gave up technology and comfort of Europe to go to some little island in the Pacific with little technology and still have a good time. The car that they are given because of Sylvia's job represents imagery. It represents that last thing they have the reminds them of the old world that they lived in. Without the car they would have very little technology and be stuck there with nothing.
 * __Leader-__** __Jake Linden__

This week was rather abnormal to say the least. For today, Friday, October 16 the assignment was to read 4/5 of the book. For the first 5 or 10 minutes we ate the food Danny brought in. But, there was a catch. Danny brought in a bag of Sour Cream and Onion Chips(our favorite) and Oreos. But, then the problem occurred. Danny brought in a bottle of Coke which was fine, but forgot cups. It took a while, but eventually we solved the problem and everyone got their share of the coke. But, then it was time to get down to business. To start off, the direction leader, Jake had Kevin and Dan read their questions. Together our group used our knowledge of the book to answer the questions. This week went almost as smoothly as all of the other weeks besides the fact that we forgot the cups. Hopefully the 5th and final week, next week will go as great as the first four weeks went!
 * Summarizer-** Justin Schwarz-


 * Questions**- Dan Chiriani

1. Why do you think Maarten went on the fishing vessel even though he is scared? He went on the fishing vessel because he needed excitement. Many fishing vessels get lost at sea in Tarawa. 2. Why do you think the I-Kiribati don’t like lobster? I think the I-Kiribati don’t like lobster like many westerners do because the natives think they are just reef cleaners. They think they are dirty. 3. Why do the natives treat dogs and cats differently then westerners? I think they treat these animals differently than other countries because the other countries don’t use cats and dogs as food. Westerners have all the food they need, but in Tarawa they use these animals for food. 4. Why do you think the government does not provide children education? I think the government does not provide children education because many children do not need it. Most poor children on Tarawa become fishermen. 5.Why doesn’t the island have a military? The island of Tarawa has no military because no other countries want to invade or fight Tarawa. The people don’t even like the island.


 * Questions**- Kevin Baharyan

1. What were two things you had to do in the maneaba and one thing hat you should not do? Two things you had to do were to take your shoes off and don't sit with your legs outstretched. You cannot fart. 2. Why is the Battle of Tarawas forgotten in America? America is a "today" and "tomorrow" country. 3. What happened in the 1960s? Navy seabees began work on a causeway linking Betio to the rest of Tarawa. 4. In Chapter 19, what does the author only want? Access to a tabloid newspaper, a television, and internet connection. 5. What are 4 magazines/newspapers found in the library on Tarawa? China Today, Beijing Review, China Pictorial, and China's Tibet.


 * Week 5

Questions-** Justin Schwarz

1.Did you think this was a good book? No, because in the reviews it said the book was supposed to be funny but the book wasn't as funny as it was supposed to be. 2.Why was their stay in Butaritari extended more than a week? Because the weekly flight between Tarawa and Butaritari would not happen. They didn't know when the next flight there would be made. 3.In Burtartitari, the women were tending to the gardens, What were the men doing? Fishing. 4.When they were in the water and started swimming back to shore, What surrounded them? A school of about 20 dolphins. 5.What is the name of the plane that flies through the islands? Air Kiribati.


 * Questions**- Kevin Baharyan

1. What were 3 things Sylvia and the author thought about Chinese people? -They are using the satellite tracking station to spy on what's happening on Kwajalein. -They are corrupting the government. -They are the biggest polluters on Tarawa. 2. What is leptospisosis? -A disease having to do with the consumption of rad urine. 3. What was Sylvia told about one of the rooms in her office and what did she do? -It was haunted by malevolent spirits. She organized an exorcism. 4. What does the author think of South Tarawa now? -It is his noxious, filthy hellhole; his home. 5. In Fiji, what did Sylvia work as and what did the author say he will do? -Sylvia worked as the Regional Manager of FSP. The authot decided he would write and actually finish a book.

The bell rang for 4th period and we all walked into the room and found a seat. There was only four desks so Danny had to pull one over from across the room. Just as everyone sat down we all started talking and eating, forgetting that we were supposed to wait for Mr. Morone to talk to us first. Dan brought in the smaller size powerade, sour cream and onion chips, and Chips Ahoy cookies. Then we started working. Kevin started reading his questions first, while Justin was typing up his questions on the wiki. Then Justin read his questions, while Kevin typed up his questions. Then we had a very intellectual conversation about how bad the book was. We all decided then that we never want to look at the book again. Then as i finished typing this Danny was waiting to type his paragraph.
 * Summarizer-** Jake Linden