Question

What were some of Maya Angelou’s purposes in writing I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings? Check all that apply.

Answer 1

 A. to tell about her childhood

B. to prompt readers to think whats growing up as an African American girl in poverty was like

E. to honor an important woman in her life 

Answer 2

A. to tell about her childhood

B. to prompt readers to think about what growing up as an African American girl in C. poverty was like

and

E. to explain why it is important for people to own general stores to honor an important woman in her life