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Question 1

What inference can be made about Momma based on her action in this passage?

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She believes she is equal to Mrs. Flowers.

Question 2

embarrass Marguerite✔ impress Mrs. Flowerslaugh at herself

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✔ impress Mrs. Flowers

Question 3

brave✔ proudshy

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✔ proud

Question 4

Read the passage, then complete the statements.

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✔ take off her dress; Momma makes Marguerite .: take off her dress; Momma does this because she wants to.: impress Mrs. Flowers; One inference the reader can make about Momma’s personality traits based on this action is that she is .: proud

Question 5

What inference can be made about Mrs. Flowers based on what she says to Mrs. Henderson?

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Mrs. Flowers is aware of how other people feel.

Question 6

Based on the details in the passage, what can be inferred about Mrs. Flowers’ personality? Check all that apply.

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She values speaking up for oneself.; She is concerned about others.; She has high expectations of others.

Question 7

Read the passage, then complete the statements.

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Momma makes Marguerite .: take off her dress; Momma does this because she wants to.: impress Mrs. Flowers; One inference the reader can make about Momma’s personality traits based on this action is that she is .: proud

Question 8

Based on the details in the passage, what can be inferred about Mrs. Flowers’ personality? Check all that apply.

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She values speaking up for oneself.; She is concerned about others.; She has high expectations of others.

Question 9

What were some of Maya Angelou’s purposes in writing I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings? Check all that apply.to tell about her childhoodto prompt readers to think about what growing up as an African American girl in poverty was liketo convince readers to move to Stamps, Arkansasto explain why it is important for people to own general storesto honor an important woman in her life

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to tell about her childhood; to prompt readers to think about what growing up as an African American girl in poverty was like; to honor an important woman in her life

Question 10

Read the passage. What is Angelou’s viewpoint toward the time she spent with Mrs. Flowers?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It was very important to her.

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