Eleven

What are the main characteristics of the protagonist in Eleven by Patricia Reilly Giff?

• Easily discouraged

• Careless

• Determined, resilient, and introspective

• Extroverted

Define the following vocabulary words from Eleven by Patricia Reilly Giff: ragged, peculiar, and grimace.

• grimace: smile or grin

• ragged: smooth or pristine

• ragged: tattered or worn out, peculiar: strange or unusual, grimace: facial expression showing disgust or pain

• peculiar: common or ordinary

Provide an example of textual evidence from Eleven by Patricia Reilly Giff that shows the protagonist's internal struggle.

• The protagonist's internal struggle is evident when she says, 'I am happy with my age.'

• The protagonist's internal struggle is shown when she says, 'I love my new sweater.'

• The protagonist's internal struggle is evident when she says, 'I enjoy being the center of attention.'

• In the story Eleven by Patricia Reilly Giff, the protagonist's internal struggle is evident when she says, 'I wish I was invisible.'

In what ways does the author use symbolism in Eleven by Patricia Reilly Giff to convey deeper meanings?

• The author uses symbolism in the red sweater, the cake, and the age eleven to convey deeper meanings.

• The author uses symbolism in the yellow hat, the basketball, and the lunchbox to convey deeper meanings.

• The author uses symbolism in the blue shoes, the math test, and the school bus to convey deeper meanings.

• The author uses symbolism in the green backpack, the pencil case, and the library book to convey deeper meanings.

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.

In paragraph 19, Rachel starts to cry because she is overwhelmed by feelings of 

• embarrassment

• anger

• guilt

• joy

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 would be older than Mrs. Price.

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

• She wishes she had more life experience.

What is one main theme of the story "Eleven"?

• Growing up can be confusing

• School is difficult

• Friendship is important

• Celebrating birthdays is exciting

Which statement best identifies a major theme of the text?

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

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

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.