Eleven Sandra Cisneros

In paragraph 5, why does Rachel say that she wishes she was "one hundred and two instead of eleven?"

• She does not want to go to school anymore.

• She feels that she would be better able to talk to Mrs. Price.  

• She would be older than Mrs. Price.

• She wishes she had more life experience.

The conflict (problem) in the story "Eleven" happens when

• Mrs. Price puts the sweater on Rachel's desk.

• Rachel sits on her mama's lap and wants to cry.

• Rachel begins to cry uncontrollably

• Phyllis Lopez remembers that the sweater belongs to her.

In the story, Rachel thinks of herself as being ages ten, nine, eight, and on on. What is the author trying to get the reader to see about Rachel?

• She makes excuses for her poor behavior.

• Who she is at eleven is the result of everything that has happened to her in her past.

• She distracts herself when she feels unhappy.

• She knows why birthdays are such joyful occasions.

In "Eleven", how does Rachel feel as she puts her arms into the red sweater?

• Bored

• Guilty

• Relieved

• Miserable

What does Rachel mean in the first paragraph of Eleven when she says, “What they don’t understand about birthdays and what they never tell you is that when you’re eleven, you’re also ten, and nine, and eight, and seven, and six, and five, and four, and three, and two and one. And when you wake up on your eleventh birthday you expect to feel eleven, but you don’t. You open your eyes and everything’s just like yesterday, only it’s today. And you don’t feel eleven at all. You feel like you’re still ten.” Reread to find evidence to prove your thinking about what Rachel means. Write a one paragraph response and include evidence from the text to support your opinion.

What words in the story convey a mood? What mood did Cisneros want to convey to the reader?

• Rachel experiences "calmness" and describes the classroom as "quiet and peaceful." These words help convey tranquility.

• Rachel feels "happy inside" and describes the sweater as "cozy and warm." These words help convey comfort.

• Rachel has a “sick feeling” and describes the crying with “little animal noises” These words help convey humiliation

• Rachel has a “confident smile” and describes the sweater with "bright and shiny buttons." These words help convey pride.

Who is the antagonist of the short story, Eleven?

Remember that the antagonist causes conflict for the protagonist.

• Mrs. Price

• Rachel

Which of the following statements best identifies a major theme of the text?

• Adults always think they know better because they are older.

• We are shaped by our past ages, even as we grow up and change.

• When people grow up, they become more brave and confident.

• Everyone should be given special treatment when it is their birthday.

The conflict (problem) of the story "Eleven" occurs when

• Mrs. Price puts the sweater on Rachel's desk.

• Rachel sits on her mama's lap and wants to cry.

• Rachel begins to cry uncontrollably

• Phyllis Lopez remembers that the sweater belongs to her.

What is the Climax of "Eleven"?

• When Mrs. Price gets angry

• When Rachel's family sings "Happy Birthday"

• When Rachel starts to cry uncontrollably

• When Phyllis Lopez remembers that the sweater belongs to her