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When was Maya Angelou born?
April 4, 1928
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Why did she stop talking?
She thought her voice had killed her mothers boyfriend that raped her.
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Why was Maya nervous about coming back home?
She was frightened because she was about to meet her mother again after so long.
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How old were Maya and Bailey when they arrived in Arkansas?
Maya was three and Bailey was five.
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Why was the visit so short?
Her rapist was killed
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Was her mother happy to see her?
Yes
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Where was Maya Angelou born?
St. Louis, MO
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Why did she think she caused his death?
She told his name to the family.
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Was Maya happy to be back?
No
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How old was Maya Angelou when she came back home?
13
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How long did Maya Angelou not speak?
Five years
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Where did her and her sister go once their parents were separated?
They got sent to their fathers mother in Arkansas.
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How did her family feel about her silence?
They were tired and bored so they sent her back to her grandmothers.
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