Maya Angelou

Question 1

Where was Maya Angelou born?

Answer 1

Maya Angelou was born in St. Louis, Missouri.

Question 2

What is the title of Maya Angelou’s first autobiography?

Answer 2

The title of Maya Angelou’s first autobiography is ‘I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.’

Question 3

At what age did Maya Angelou stop speaking after a traumatic experience?

Answer 3

Maya Angelou stopped speaking at age 7.

Question 4

Which civil rights leaders did Maya Angelou work with?

Answer 4

Maya Angelou worked with Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X.

Question 5

What significant event occurred at Bill Clinton’s inauguration involving Maya Angelou?

Answer 5

Maya Angelou recited a poem at Bill Clinton’s inauguration, becoming the first African American woman to do so.

Question 6

What prestigious award did Maya Angelou receive in 2010?

Answer 6

Maya Angelou received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2010.

Question 7

What major social issues influenced Maya Angelou’s work?

Answer 7

Racism, identity, and trauma were major issues that influenced Maya Angelou’s work.

Question 8

How did Maya Angelou’s first autobiography impact literature?

Answer 8

‘I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings’ opened doors for Black women in literature and encouraged others to tell their stories.

Question 9

What languages did Maya Angelou speak?

Answer 9

Maya Angelou spoke six languages, including French, Spanish, and Arabic.

Question 10

Which significant historical event influenced Maya Angelou’s activism?

Answer 10

The Civil Rights Movement significantly influenced Maya Angelou’s activism.

Question 11

What job did Maya Angelou become the first African American woman to hold in San Francisco?

Answer 11

Maya Angelou became the first African American woman to work as a cable car conductor in San Francisco.

Question 12

How is Maya Angelou’s legacy remembered today?

Answer 12

Maya Angelou is remembered for her contributions to literature, civil rights, and for being a symbol of resilience and empowerment.

Question 13

Which famous work of poetry by Maya Angelou is known for its themes of empowerment?

Answer 13

Maya Angelou’s ‘And Still I Rise’ is known for its themes of empowerment.

Question 14

What controversial topics did Maya Angelou address in her works?

Answer 14

Maya Angelou addressed topics such as sexual abuse, racism, and identity in her works.

Question 15

What was Maya Angelou’s favorite job, which she humorously recalled?

Answer 15

Maya Angelou humorously recalled being a cable car conductor as her favorite job.

Question 16

Fill in the blank: Maya Angelou was awarded over __ honorary degrees.

Answer 16

Maya Angelou was awarded over 50 honorary degrees.

Question 17

Fill in the blank: Maya Angelou performed at the inauguration of President ____ in 1993.

Answer 17

Maya Angelou performed at the inauguration of President Bill Clinton in 1993.

Question 18

What was Maya Angelou’s original name?

Answer 18

Maya Angelou’s original name was Marguerite Annie Johnson.

Question 19

Which of Maya Angelou’s works broke new ground by addressing personal and societal struggles?

Answer 19

‘I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings’ broke new ground by addressing personal and societal struggles.

Question 20

What was Maya Angelou’s profession before becoming a writer?

Answer 20

Before becoming a writer, Maya Angelou was a singer and dancer.

Question 21

How many autobiographies did Maya Angelou write in total?

Answer 21

Maya Angelou wrote seven autobiographies in total.