All About Maya
Where did Maya meet Louise?
At a community party in a clearing in the woods
Who became Maya's first real friend?
Louise Kendricks
Who told Maya that the difference between humans and lower animals was language?
Ms. Flowers
What happened to Mr. George Taylor’s wife?
She died
Who wrote "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings"?
Maya Angelou
What did Maya do to get fired?
She broke Mrs. Cullinan's dishes on purpose.
In Chapter 23, what grade does Maya graduate from?
8th
How long was Mr. Freeman's punishment?
One year and one day
Who is Mr. Taylor 's wife?
Miz Florida
What was the only thing that bothered Maya about Mrs. Taylor when she came to the store?
Her voice
Why does Maya not like the note?
It gave her a hesistant feeling because she didn't know his intentions.
What does Maya do with Tommy's note?
She starts to tear it up, but she keeps the second note and throws away the first one.
In Chapter 19, who do the people of Stamps root for over the radio?
“The Brown Bomber”, AKA Joe Louis
How did George Taylor's dead wife come to him after her death?
As a fat, white baby angel
Why did Bailey start stealing more from the store?
He wanted to get food for Joyce.
Where does Maya start attending high school?
Maya starts attending high school in Arkansas.
What was Miss Glory's old name before she was renamed?
Her old name was Hallelujah, given to her by her mother.
What is the name of the baseball team that comes over to Stamps?
The Elks
What does Mr. Edward Donvaley tell the Black girls and boys to strive to be?
The Black boys should become athletes, and he makes no mention of Black girls. Donvaley speaks of a superiority complex the White boys will prosper in complex fields over the Black boys, while the Black girls seemingly have no future.
Why did the people in the store care so much about winning or losing this boxing
game?
Because if they lose the game, it will prove that Black people are inferior
After the Donleavy speech, Maya wishes what significant historical event never happened?
Christopher Colombus sailing to the new world.
How does Maya characterize Louise?
Maya relates Louise to a character in Jane Eye. Her family wasn't rich, but she was polite and kind.
What song was sung during the graduation?
"Lift Every Voice and Sing" by James Weldon Johnson was sung at Maya Angelou's 1940 graduation.
When Mr. Taylor comes, what is Momma making for dinner?
Fried corn cakes and vegetable soup
Where does Grandmother Baxter work/study?
Homer G. Phillips Hospital