"The Sound of Summer Running" and "Eleven" Test

At the end of "Eleven", why does Rachel wish she were one-hundred-and-two?

• She would be far away from the embarrassment of the day
• She would have more friends 

How are Douglas and Rachel different?

• He is good at speaking his mind and she is not. 
• He likes winter and she likes summer

How are the symbols in the two stories ALIKE?

• They are both times of the year
• They are both things you can wear 
• They are both positive 

In "The Sound of Summer Running" is the main symbol (the new shoes) representing positive or negative feelings?

• positive

• negative

In "Eleven" is the main symbol (the red sweater) representing a positive or negative feeling?

• positive

• negative

Why does Douglas wants to work for Mr. Sanderson? 

• To earn the new sneakers
• To spend time with Mr. Sanderson
• To keep busy 

If the hidden treasure is unable to be seen, it must be______________. 

• raggedy
• invisible
• suspended 

During which month of the year does "The Sound of Summer Running" take place? 

• June
• December 
• February 

In "The Sound of Summer Running", what catches Douglas's eye while he is walking home from a movie with his family? 

• a red sweater 
• a help wanted sign 
• a pair of sneakers in a store window 

Which of the following tells what the new sneakers are a symbol for in "The Sound of Summer Running"?

• winter time 
• summer freedom
• Douglas's anger