Maya Angelou: A Journey of Hope and Inspiration

The video is a read-aloud of a book about Maya Angelou, highlighting her life from childhood to becoming a renowned writer and speaker. It covers her early challenges, the influence of Mrs. Flowers in helping her find her voice, and her achievements despite racial and gender barriers. Maya's journey to becoming a writer and her lasting impact on the world are also discussed, emphasizing her message of hope and inspiration.

Who is the author of the book about Maya Angelou?

• Mrs. Flowers

• Bill Clinton

• Elizabeth Kaiser

• Maya Angelou

What nickname did Maya's brother give her?

• Lou

• Marguerite

• Maya

• Angel

What event caused Maya to stop speaking?

• Being treated unfairly at school

• Losing a family member

• Her mother's boyfriend attacked her

• Moving to Arkansas

Who helped Maya find her voice again?

• Her teacher

• Mrs. Flowers

• Her grandmother

• Her brother

What did Maya do after being told she couldn't get a good job?

• She became a teacher

• She pursued various careers

• She moved to another country

• She gave up

Which of the following was NOT one of Maya's careers?

• Streetcar conductor

• Dancer

• Doctor

• Cook

What did Maya decide to do when she was all grown up?

• Become a politician

• Travel the world

• Write a book about her life

• Start a business

What was the theme of the poem Maya read at Bill Clinton's inauguration?

• Love

• Hope

• Freedom

• Courage

What did Maya's story inspire people to believe?

• Life is full of challenges

• You can be anything you want to be

• Dreams are hard to achieve

• Success is for the privileged

What was Maya's favorite thing to speak about?

• Love

• Hope

• Equality

• Justice