Question 1 (2 points)
How do Marguerite's parents send her and her brother Bailey away to Stamps to live with their grandmother?
Question 1 options:
They walk them across town.
They drive them.
On a train.
On an airplane
Question 2 (2 points)
What effect does the following description reveal about Marguerite's view of Mrs. Flowers?
"[Mrs. Flowers] had the grace of control to appear warm in the coldest weather, and on the Arkansas summer days it seemed she had a private breeze which swirled around, cooling her. "
Question 2 options:
Marguerite hates Mrs. Flowers because she doesn't conform to the standards of other women in the town.
Marguerite thinks Mrs. Flowers is a witch and is frightened of her.
Marguerite admires Mrs. Flowers and thinks of her as having almost magical qualities.
Marguerite thinks Mrs. Flowers is a dull, boring woman.
Question 3 (2 points)
In I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, a central idea is that all people long for acceptance and belonging. When describing her time with Mrs. Flowers, Angelou writes, "All I cared about was that she had made cookies for me and read to me from her favorite book."
How does this line develop that central idea?
Question 3 options:
It focuses on Marguerite's need to improve socially to become part of Mrs. Flowers's world.
It highlights the differences between Mrs. Flowers and Marguerite's strict and unloving grandmother.
It shows how much it meant to Marguerite that Ms. Flowers treated her so kindly and respectfully.
It points out Marguerite's preoccupation with and deep appreciation for books and learning.
Question 4 (2 points)
Mrs. Flowers mentions that Marguerite should pay attention to "mother wit."
What does she mean by this phrase?
Question 4 options:
Poor uneducated people often provide humorous viewpoints.
Simple sayings reflect age-old wisdom of ordinary people.
Some jokes retain a kernel of truth but aren't really funny.
Some jokes are only told by mothers and grandmothers.
Question 5 (2 points)
What does the "Caged Bird" of Angelou's title represent?
Question 5 options:
Marguerite's observations of the social differences between the North and South.
Marguerite's resentment for the racial divide between blacks and whites in the south.
Marguerite's need for personal and social freedom and acceptance.
Margurites feelings of being trapped by her momma and society
Answer 1: Marguerite's parents send her and her brother Bailey away to Stamps to live with their grandmother on a train.
Answer 2: The effect of the description reveals that Marguerite admires Mrs. Flowers and thinks of her as having almost magical qualities.
Answer 3: This line develops the central idea that all people long for acceptance and belonging by showing how much it meant to Marguerite that Mrs. Flowers treated her kindly and respectfully.
Answer 4: By saying Marguerite should pay attention to "mother wit," Mrs. Flowers means that simple sayings reflect the age-old wisdom of ordinary people.
Answer 5: The "Caged Bird" in Angelou's title represents Marguerite's need for personal and social freedom and acceptance.
Question 1: To answer this question, we need to understand how Marguerite's parents send her and her brother Bailey away to Stamps to live with their grandmother. The answer choices suggest different modes of transportation. To find the correct answer, we can refer to the text, specifically the section where Marguerite and Bailey are sent away. By reading the relevant passages or chapters, we can determine whether the parents walked them across town, drove them, sent them on a train, or on an airplane. The correct answer is the one that aligns with the information provided in the text.
Question 2: This question asks about the effect of a specific description on Marguerite's view of Mrs. Flowers. To answer this, we need to analyze the description provided in the question. By closely examining the passage that describes Mrs. Flowers and comparing it to Marguerite's thoughts and feelings towards her, we can determine whether Marguerite admires her, dislikes her, fears her, or finds her dull and boring. By considering the context and any additional information about Marguerite's interactions with Mrs. Flowers, we can choose the most appropriate option.
Question 3: This question asks us to identify the way in which a specific line develops the central idea that all people long for acceptance and belonging. To answer this, we need to carefully analyze the line and consider how it relates to the central idea. By examining Marguerite's thoughts and emotions expressed in the line, as well as any context provided in the text, we can determine whether it focuses on Marguerite's need to improve socially, highlights the differences between Mrs. Flowers and Marguerite's grandmother, shows Marguerite's appreciation for Mrs. Flowers' kindness, or emphasizes Marguerite's love for books and learning.
Question 4: This question asks us to understand the meaning of the phrase "mother wit" as mentioned by Mrs. Flowers. To find the answer, we need to interpret the phrase in context and consider its implications. By considering the surrounding context and any additional information provided in the text, we can determine whether "mother wit" refers to humorous viewpoints of uneducated people, age-old wisdom reflected in simple sayings, truth in jokes that aren't funny, or jokes exclusively told by mothers and grandmothers.
Question 5: This question requires us to determine the representation of the "Caged Bird" in Angelou's title. To answer this, we need to analyze the text and gather information about Marguerite's experiences and emotions. By considering any passages or chapters that discuss the concept of the "Caged Bird" and its significance, we can determine whether it represents Marguerite's observations of social differences between the North and South, her resentment for the racial divide, her desire for personal and social freedom, or her feelings of being trapped by her family and society.
Question 1: They drive them.
Question 2: Marguerite admires Mrs. Flowers and thinks of her as having almost magical qualities.
Question 3: It shows how much it meant to Marguerite that Ms. Flowers treated her so kindly and respectfully.
Question 4: Simple sayings reflect age-old wisdom of ordinary people.
Question 5: Marguerite's need for personal and social freedom and acceptance.