1.
Questions:
(1) After reading the whole text, what is a lesson in
living in your point of view?
(2) What does she mean when Mrs. Flowers told Marguerite
to be always intolerant of ignorance but understanding
of illiteracy?
(3) Why do you think Mrs. Flowers take special care
of Marguerite?
(4) In what way was Mrs. Flowers a source of enlightenment
to Marguerite?
(5) What are the most distinct qualities of Mrs. Flowers?
Give examples to prove your points.
2.
Discussions:
(1)
Why wasn’t Marguerite anxious to talk to Mrs. Flowers
on their way to the latter’s house? Why?
(2) What is the influence literature exerts on Marguerite”
life?
(3) What is the real lesson the Mrs. Flowers teaches
Marguerite?
(4) Exchange your accounts on a similar experience,
anyone who has influenced your life.
(5) Find out from each other your knowledge about
the author Maya Angelou and her work -- I Know Why
the Caged Bird Sing.
