Maya Angelou’s Early Life: Finding Her Voice

The video explores the life of Maya Angelou, a renowned American poet and civil rights activist. It covers her early life, including her challenging childhood, the influence of her grandmother, and the trauma she faced. The video also highlights her education, her first job as a cable car conductor, and her journey to finding her voice again. The video concludes with a review and questions about her early years.

Who was the American poet chosen for a significant reading event?

• Emily Dickinson

• Robert Frost

• Maya Angelou

• Langston Hughes

What nickname did Maya Angelou's brother give her?

• Molly

• Mimi

• Maggie

• Maya

In which state did Maya live with her grandmother, Mama?

• Missouri

• Arkansas

• California

• Georgia

What was Maya Angelou's first job in San Francisco?

• Teacher

• Secretary

• Cable car conductor

• Nurse

What was the name of Maya Angelou's first child?

• Guy

• James

• Bailey

• Clyde