Maya Angelou Background Quiz

What is Maya Angelou’s birth name?

• Marguerite Annie Johnson

• Maya Angelou

• Mary Angelou

• Angela May Johnson

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Maya Angelou spent part of her childhood in which U.S. state?

• Arkansas

• Virginia

• New York

• Texas

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For how long did Maya Angelou stop speaking as a child?

• 1 year

• 3 years

• 5 years

• 10 years

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Why did Maya Angelou stop speaking as a child?

• She felt her words caused the death of her mother's boyfriend.

• She was ashamed that she had no formal education.

• She did not like the sound of her voice.

• She wanted to prove herself as a writer first.

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What gave Angelou the courage to speak again?

• Her sister's support

• Reading books and reading poems

• Writing a book

• Meeting her future husband

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Maya Angelou was the first __________?

• Black female author

• Female Activist

• Black female streetcar conductor

• Female bus driver

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How did Maya Angelou’s early life experiences influence her writing?

• They provided material and inspiration for her autobiographical works.

• They led her to become a scientist.

• They made her focus on sports writing.

• They discouraged her from writing.

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Analyze the significance of Maya Angelou’s decision to use her childhood nickname as her pen name.

• It reflects her connection to her roots and personal identity, making her work more authentic.

• It was chosen at random.

• It was suggested by a publisher for marketing.

• It was unrelated to her life.

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Which of the following is Maya Angelou’s most famous autobiography?

• I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

• The Color Purple

• Their Eyes Were Watching God

• Beloved

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Which of the following best explains why Maya Angelou’s autobiography “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” is significant?

• It was one of the first autobiographies by an African American woman to reach a wide audience.

• It is a science fiction novel.

• It is a collection of poems.

• It is a cookbook.

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