Maya Angelou Quiz

Where was Maya Angelou born?

• Chicago

• Los Angeles

• New York

• Saint Louis

What was Maya Angelou's first autobiography?

• To Kill a Mockingbird

• The Color Purple

• Beloved

• I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

Which language was Maya Angelou not fluent in?

• Italian

• German

• Spanish

• French

What award did Maya Angelou win for her recitation at President Bill Clinton's inauguration?

• Emmy

• Grammy

• Oscar

• Tony

What organization did Maya Angelou help Malcolm X build before his assassination?

• NAACP

• Nation of Islam

• Black Panthers

• Organization of Afro-American Unity

What role did Maya Angelou turn down to travel abroad in Europe?

• Screenwriter for a movie

• Dancer in a Broadway play

• Poet in a Broadway play

• Lead role in a Broadway play

What was Maya Angelou's occupation in San Francisco, California?

• Chef

• Teacher

• Streetcar conductor

• Nurse

What did Maya Angelou credit for helping her overcome trauma and bring her out of silence?

• Her parents

• Her teacher

• Her brother

• Her friend

When did Maya Angelou pass away?

• May 28, 2014

• July 20, 1984

• April 4, 1928

• February 14, 1969

Which civil rights organization was Maya Angelou a coordinator for?

• NAACP

• Black Panthers

• Southern Christian Leadership Conference

• Nation of Islam