I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings.
How does Marguerite's (Maya Angelou's) grandmother treat Mrs. Flowers? Does this attitude seem to affect Marguerite?
If you were Mrs. Flowers, how would you help Marguerite overcome her loss of speech?
Have you ever been a guest in a fancy setting? Describe the details and how they made you feel.
Why would an author pay attention to small details in an autobiography?