"Eleven" Comprehension Questions

What does Rachel mean when she says that she is Eleven, but also all her younger ages, as well?

Why does Rachel react so strongly to being given the sweater?

Why can't Rachel speak up to tell Mrs. Price that the sweater is not hers?

• She has a sore throat and can't speak.

• She is embarassed and doesn't know what to say.

• She is sick to her stomach and no words can come out.

• She is not paying attention and doesn't know what is happening until it's too late.

How is the situation resolved?

• Phyllis remembers that the sweater is hers.

• Mrs. Price takes it from Rachel and puts it in the lost and found.

• Rachel throws it over the fence at lunchtime.

• Nothing, Rachel has to take the sweater home.

How does Rachel feel at the end of the story?

• Angry at Mrs. Price and her classmates

• Disappointed in how her day went at school.

• Excited for the party that night.

• Anxious for her birthday celebration.

Does Mrs. Price treat Rachel fairly or does she just make an honest mistake? Explain your answer.

Do you sympathize with Rachel or were you frustrated by her inability to stand up for herself?

This story is told in

• First person, because the main character is telling the story.

• Third Person, because the character is being talked about by someone outside of the story.

The story's point of view lets the reader know

• Phyllis' thoughts and feelings about the sweater.

• Sylvia's thoughts and opinion about Rachel.

• Mrs. Price's thoughts and feelings about the problem.

• Rachel's thoughts and feelings about the sweater.

Rachel compares growing old to...

• a tin Band Aid box

• Everday is just like yesterday

• rings inside a tree trunk.

• a red sweater