Eleven Flashcard

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What does the narrator wish for on her eleventh birthday?

Back

She wishes she was one hundred and two instead of eleven.

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How does the narrator feel about the red sweater?

Back

She is embarrassed that Mrs. Price and the other students think the sweater is hers.

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What does the narrator remind herself about crying?

Back

She wants to cry but reminds herself she should be old enough not to.

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What does the narrator believe about people's ages?

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She believes people are a product of all their past ages.

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What does Mrs. Price's belief about the sweater indicate?

Back

It shows that she trusts the narrator despite the narrator's embarrassment.

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What is the significance of the quote 'You don't feel eleven'?

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It suggests that growing up is a gradual process and feelings of age can take time to catch up.

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What does the narrator's reaction to the sweater reveal about her character?

Back

It reveals her insecurities and desire for acceptance.

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What does the phrase 'it takes a few days, weeks, even sometimes even months before you say Eleven' imply?

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It implies that maturity and self-identity develop over time.

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How does the narrator's age affect her perspective on her birthday?

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She feels conflicted about being eleven and wishes for more maturity.

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What does the quote 'Maybe because I'm skinny, maybe because she doesn't like me' suggest about the narrator's self-image?

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It suggests that she has low self-esteem and feels judged by others.