Understanding 'Whitey on the Moon'

The poem 'Whitey on the Moon' highlights the stark contrast between the achievements of space exploration and the ongoing struggles faced by marginalized communities. It reflects on societal and economic issues, questioning the allocation of resources and priorities. The narrator shares personal experiences of hardship, emphasizing the disparity between technological advancements and basic human needs.

What is the title of the poem discussed in the video?

• Man on the Moon

• Whitey on the Moon

• Journey to the Moon

• Moonlight Sonata

What event inspired the poem 'Whitey on the Moon'?

• The moon landing

• A blackout in the city

• A rat biting the narrator's sister

• A rise in taxes

What problem does the narrator's sister face in the poem?

• She falls ill

• She is bitten by a rat

• She is evicted from her home

• She loses her job

What financial issue does the narrator mention in the poem?

• All of the above

• Rising food prices

• Unpaid doctor bills

• Increased rent

What societal issue is highlighted by the narrator in the poem?

• Racial inequality

• Environmental pollution

• Technological advancement

• Political corruption

How does the narrator feel about the moon landing?

• Proud

• Excited

• Indifferent

• Frustrated

What does the narrator suggest doing with the doctor bills?

• Paying them off slowly

• Sending them to the government

• Ignoring them

• Sending them to 'Whitey on the Moon'

What does the narrator question about the money spent on the moon landing?

• Its contribution to education

• Its benefit to the common people

• Its effect on global politics

• Its impact on scientific progress