Maya Angelou

Where was Maya Angelou born?

• St. Louis, Missouri

• Winston-Salem, North Carolina

• Stamps, Arkansas

• California

Who was Maya Angelou's closest family member and friend growing up?

• Her mother

• Her grandmother

• Her brother Bailey

• Her uncle

What was Maya Angelou's favorite thing in the world?

• Playing sports

• Watching movies

• Reading books

• Listening to music

Why did Maya Angelou stop speaking for five years?

• She lost her voice

• She was punished

• She felt guilty

• She was scared

What was Maya Angelou's true love?

• Dancing

• Acting

• Writing

• Singing

What was the title of Maya Angelou's first autobiography?

• I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

• Gather Together in My Name

• Singin' and Swingin' and Gettin' Merry Like Christmas

• The Heart of a Woman

In which year did Maya Angelou recite her poem at President Bill Clinton's inauguration?

• 1990

• 1993

• 1996

• 1999

How old was Maya Angelou when she passed away?

• 72

• 78

• 82

• 86

What was the first nonfiction best-selling book by an African-American woman?

• I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

• Gather Together in My Name

• Singin' and Swingin' and Gettin' Merry Like Christmas

• The Heart of a Woman

What was Maya Angelou's occupation?

• Writer, Poet, Civil Rights Activist

• Scientist, Inventor, Entrepreneur

• Athlete, Musician, Artist

• Teacher, Doctor, Lawyer