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Question 1

What were some of Maya Angelou’s purposes in writing I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings? Check all that apply.to tell about her childhoodto prompt readers to think about what growing up as an African American girl in poverty was liketo convince readers to move to Stamps, Arkansasto explain why it is important for people to own general storesto honor an important woman in her life

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A: to tell about her childhood; B: to prompt readers to think about what growing up as an African American girl in poverty was like; E: to honor an important woman in her life

Question 2

Read the passage. What is Angelou’s viewpoint toward the time she spent with Mrs. Flowers?

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B: It was very important to her.

Question 3

Read the second stanza of the poem. Then, answer the questions to make connections between the autobiography and the poem.

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C: ✔ singing

Question 4

Read the second stanza of the poem. Then, answer the questions to make connections between the autobiography and the poem.

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: singing; What does Marguerite do when she begins to feel free?: speaks

Question 5

eats cookies✔ speaksX goes to the store

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B: ✔ speaks

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