The Lesson

Front

What did the narrator and Sugar think of Miss Moore when she first moved to their block?

Back

They laughed at her and hated her.

Front

Why did the grown-ups on the block feel embarrassed to turn down Miss Moore's offerings?

Back

Because they respected her college education.

Front

What did Miss Moore believe was her responsibility towards the young ones' education?

Back

To teach them about money and inequality.

Front

Why did the narrator and Sugar want to go to the pool or the show instead of attending Miss Moore's lessons?

Back

Because they found Miss Moore's lessons boring.

Front

What did Miss Moore teach the children about money?

Back

That money is not divided up equally in the country.

Front

Why did the narrator feel jealous of Sugar when she touched the sailboat in the toy store?

Back

Because Sugar was brave enough and bold enough to touch it and she wasn't.

Front

What did Sugar say about the sailboat's cost compared to what they eat in a year?

Back

That the sailboat costs more than what they eat in a year.

Front

What did the narrator think about the society where some people can spend a lot of money on toys?

Back

That it is a society where poor people are left out.

Front

Why did the narrator and Sugar feel ashamed when entering the toy store?

Back

Because they felt they didn't belong in such a fancy store.

Front

What did Miss Moore want the children to learn from their visit to the toy store?

Back

That they should appreciate the value of money and demand their share of the pie.