Eleven Quiz

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1. In the story "Eleven," what is special about the day?

• The main character gets a sweater.
• It is the main character's birthday.
• The main character makes a new friend.
• None of the above

2. Who is the main character in the story?

• Sylvia
• Phyllis
• Mrs. Price
• Rachel

3. The narrator wishes she was one-hundred and two. What trait does she associate with being one-hundred and two that she wants?

• Wisdom
• Wrinkles
• Gray hair
• Happiness

4. How does Rachel try to cheer herself up after the situation with the red sweater?

• Putting her head down and ignoring everyone
• Talking with the other kids in the class
• Remembering the cake she will have later
• Wishing she was one-hundred and two

5. How does the point-of-view the story is told in influence the reader?

• The reader is most likely to sympathize with Sylvia.
• The reader is most likely to sympathize with Mrs. Price.
• The reader is most likely to sympathize with all characters equally.
• The reader is most likely to sympathize with Rachel.

6. What must Rachel do at the end of her Math period?

• Go to lunch.
• Finish her math.
• Put on the sweater.
• Keep her sweater on her desk.

7. Why can't Rachel speak to Mrs. Price in the story?

• Because she is angry at Sylvia.
• Because she is thinking about her birthday.
• Because she is afraid she will hurt Mrs. Price's feelings.
• Because she is upset and doesn't want to argue with the teacher.

8. Rachel says that "you don't feel smart eleven, not until you are almost twelve." What does this tell you about her thoughts and age?

• Turning a year older doesn't mean you change immediately. Experience takes time.
• You are only smart when you are almost twelve.
• If you are younger than twelve, you are not very smart.
• Rachel feels confident in her age and abilities.