Maya Angelou Trivia Quiz: An American poet

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Maya Angelou (1928-2014) was a poet,  and civil rights activist. She is best known for her autobiographical work "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," which chronicles her childhood and young adult experiences. Angelou also worked as a journalist, actress, and professor, and was a recipient of numerous awards and honors. Her writings continue to inspire and empower readers around the world.

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Which of Maya Angelou's works is a popular autobiography?

  • I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

  • Beloved

  • Their Eyes Were Watching God

  • The Bluest Eye

Maya Angelou was once nominated for which award for her performance in the miniseries "Roots"?

  • Academy Award

  • Emmy Award

  • Tony Award

  • Grammy Award

In addition to being a writer, what other profession did Maya Angelou have?

  • Actress

  • Chef

  • Architect

  • Pilot

Maya Angelou passed away in what year?

  • 2010

  • 2012

  • 2014

  • 2016

Which U.S. president did Maya Angelou read a poem at the inauguration for?

  • Barack Obama

  • Bill Clinton

  • George W. Bush

  • Jimmy Carter

Maya Angelou was an advocate for which movement?

  • Women's rights

  • Civil rights

  • Environmentalism

  • Animal rights

What was Maya Angelou's birth name?

  • Marguerite Annie Johnson

  • Mary Elizabeth Jones

  • Maya Elizabeth King

  • Michelle Anna Jackson

What was Maya Angelou's profession?

  • Poet and memoirist

  • Politician

  • Businesswoman

  • Athlete

Which of these was NOT a book written by Maya Angelou?

  • Gather Together in My Name

  • And Still I Rise

  • To Kill a Mockingbird

  • The Heart of a Woman

Maya Angelou was the first African American woman to do what?

  • Win a Pulitzer Prize

  • Be elected to Congress

  • Climb Mount Everest

  • Receive a Nobel Peace Prize

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