Question

section iii — fill-in-the-blank (36-45) choose the best answer. 36. maya becomes the first black female ____ in san francisco. a. secretary b. streetcar conductor c. laundry worker d. radio announcer 37. maya remains silent because she believes her voice __. a. can cause harm b. will betray bailey c. invalidates her feelings d. must be earned 38. uncle willie hides because the __ are rumored to be coming. a. police b. kkk c. tax collectors d. federal agents 39. maya gives birth at age __. a. 14 b. 15 c. 16 d. 17 40. at graduation, maya feels pride mixed with ____. a. disillusionment b. humor c. indifference d. hope

Explanation:

36.

This question is about Maya Angelou's history. Maya Angelou was the first Black female streetcar conductor in San Francisco. So the correct option is B.

In Maya Angelou's story, she remained silent because she believed her voice could cause harm (related to a traumatic event). So the correct option is A.

Uncle Willie hides because the KKK (Ku Klux Klan) are rumored to be coming, as the KKK was a threat to Black people. So the correct option is B.

Answer:

B. Streetcar conductor

37.