"Learning to Love My Mother"

Where do you recognize Maya Angelou from?

• She was a famous jazz singer

• She's a famous rapper

• She's the author of Mom & Me & Mom

• This is the first time I've seen this woman in my life

How old was Maya when her mother abandoned her?

• 3

• 5

• 7

• 10

How was Vivian Baxter (Maya's mom) different from Maya's grandmother?

• She was older and meaner

• She was nicer

• She was more patient

• She danced and wore lipstick

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What did Maya call her mother?

• Mom

• Lady

• Mother

• Hey you

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How was Maya able to overcome being abandoned?

• Her mother bought her lots of gifts to make up for it

• Maya never got over it; she's still bitter

• She realized her mother really did love her

• Maya's brother helped her

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Where does the clip show Maya Angelou?

• Las Vegas

• The White House

• New York City

• Los Angeles

Who is pictured presenting Maya Angelou with an award?

• George Bush

• Barack Obama

• Donald Trump

• Cardi B

What does Maya say you should do about "all the dumb things you do?"

• Remind yourself every day how dumb you were

• Forgive yourself and learn from them

• Bury those memories and never think about them

• Write a book about them

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How does Maya Angelou say you should treat your children?

• With love

• With kindness

• With patience

• With respect