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What was the reason Maya and her brother were sent to live with their grandmother?
What was the reason Maya and her brother were sent to live with their grandmother?
Who is Uncle Willie?
Who is Uncle Willie?
He is Maya and Bailey's disabled uncle who is involved in their lives.
Maya fell in love with William Shakespeare in Chapter 2.
Maya fell in love with William Shakespeare in Chapter 2.
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What did a retired sheriff inform Momma about Uncle Willie?
What did a retired sheriff inform Momma about Uncle Willie?
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Maya was often told that she was ___ compared to her brother.
Maya was often told that she was ___ compared to her brother.
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Why did Momma claim that only poor white kids do not respect rules?
Why did Momma claim that only poor white kids do not respect rules?
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What is Reverend Howard Thomas's relationship with Momma?
What is Reverend Howard Thomas's relationship with Momma?
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Study Notes
Chapter 1
- Maya and her brother Bailey are sent to live with their grandmother in Stamps, Arkansas, due to their parents' divorce.
- Their grandmother owns The Store, a central shopping location for the African American community.
Chapter 2
- Uncle Willie, who is crippled, plays an active role in Maya and Bailey's upbringing.
- Maya encounters Uncle Willie in The Store, where he tries to conceal his disability.
- Maya develops a love for William Shakespeare around this time.
Chapter 3
- A retired sheriff warns Maya's grandmother about potential violence from white boys seeking revenge.
- Maya and Bailey hide Uncle Willie in a potato and onion bin to protect him from harm.
Chapter 4
- Maya struggles with self-image, feeling ugly compared to her brother Bailey, who is deemed cute and graceful.
- Despite her insecurities, she recognizes Bailey's significant impact on her life.
Chapter 5
- Momma believes that disrespectful behavior is characteristic of poor white children.
- She remains unaffected by the teasing from the poor white kids in their community.
Chapter 6
- Reverend Howard Thomas visits Stamps every three months and stays with Maya and Bailey's grandmother.
- Maya and Bailey disapprove of him, primarily because he consumes the best parts of their meals.
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Description
This quiz covers a summary of the first six chapters of 'I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings' by Maya Angelou. It highlights key events and themes as Maya navigates her early life with her family and experiences in Stamps, Arkansas. Test your knowledge of the characters and significant moments in these chapters.
