Quiz & Worksheet - Analyzing I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

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Which of the following genres best describes I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings?

autobiography

historical fiction

mystery

fantasy

Worksheet

Print I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings: Analysis & Themes Worksheet

1. What warning does the sheriff give Mrs. Henderson in I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings?

to keep an eye on her son because he is suspected of criminal behavior
to hide her son because the KKK is looking for someone to lynch
that officers will be watching the area to protect them
not to do business with local criminals

2. In I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, which of the following events leads Maya to recognize that racism is not just a black and white issue?

Mexican immigrants are deported.
Soldiers returning from World War II are unable to find jobs.
The Japanese are sent to internment camps.
Disabled children are denied educational services.

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About This Quiz & Worksheet

In I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Maya Angelou tells the story of the impact racism had on her life and how she viewed herself when she was a child. Use this assessment to test your understanding of the genre and theme of the novel.

Quiz & Worksheet Goals

The objective of this assessment is to test your knowledge regarding:

The genre of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
What the sheriff warns Mrs. Henderson of
When Maya realizes she's developed the apathy that leads to racism
Maya's feelings about her appearance throughout childhood
Where she feels the most comfortable

Skills Practiced

Skills covered in this assessment include:

Reading comprehension - ensure that you draw the most important information from the related I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings lesson
Information recall - access the knowledge you've gained regarding the genre of the novel
Knowledge application - use your knowledge to answer questions about events of the story that illustrate the theme of the novel

Additional Learning

For a quick review of the material covered in this assessment and more, study the lesson I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings: Analysis & Themes. Some of the topics covered in this lesson include: