Question

On that first day, I ran down the hill and into the road (few cars ever came along it) and had the good sense to stop running before I reached the Store.I was liked, and what a difference it made. I was respected not as Mrs. Henderson's grandchild or Bailey's sister but for just being Marguerite Johnson.
—I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,
Maya Angelou

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

It was a humorous time that made her laugh.
It was very important to her.
It was something she dreaded and avoided.
It was one of many things she enjoyed.

Answer 1

Answer:

It was very important to her.

Explanation:

This is the best inference we can make in this excerpt. In these lines, Angelou describes how she felt during her time with Mrs. Flowers. She tells us that during this time, she was liked. She also states that this made a big difference to her. Finally, she tells us that she received respect. All of these details hint at the fact that Angelou considered this time period to have been very important in her life.