"Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros

Front

What does Rachel do with the sweater she knows belongs to someone else?

Back

She puts it on the corner of her desk.

Front

How does Rachel compare the way people grow old?

Back

She compares it to rings inside a tree trunk.

Front

Whose opinion does the story's point of view reflect?

Back

Rachel's opinion about Phyllis.

Front

What is Rachel's emotional response after putting on the sweater?

Back

She puts her head down and cries.

Front

What does Rachel mean when she says 'it's too late'?

Back

It is too late for Rachel to have a 'happy' birthday.

Front

What is the main theme of 'Eleven' by Sandra Cisneros?

Back

The complexities of growing up and the feelings of being misunderstood.

Front

What literary device is used when Rachel compares aging to tree rings?

Back

Metaphor.

Front

What does the sweater symbolize in the story?

Back

The sweater symbolizes identity and belonging.

Front

How does Rachel feel about her birthday in the story?

Back

She feels disappointed and sad.

Front

What does Rachel's reaction to the sweater reveal about her character?

Back

It reveals her sensitivity and struggle with self-identity.