"Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros

What is the main conflict in the story "Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros?

• Rachel's struggle with her age and identity
• Rachel's academic challenges in math class
• Rachel's friendship with Sylvia Saldívar
• Rachel's relationship with her teacher, Mrs. Price

How does Rachel feel about the red sweater in the story?

• She loves the sweater and wants to keep it.
• She is indifferent towards the sweater.
• She is embarrassed and uncomfortable wearing it.
• She is proud to show it off to her classmates.

What causes Rachel to break down and cry in front of her classmates?

• Mrs. Price's strict instructions
• Phyllis Lopez's claim about the sweater
• Sylvia Saldívar's accusation
• The itchy and uncomfortable feeling of the sweater

How does Rachel feel about being eleven years old in the story?

• She is excited and happy about her birthday.
• She wishes she was younger, like a three-year-old.
• She wishes she was older.

• She is content with her age and experiences.

What is the significance of the red sweater in the story?

• It symbolizes Rachel's favorite color.
• It represents a cherished gift from her family.
• It serves as a source of embarrassment and discomfort for Rachel.
• It signifies Rachel's connection to her classmates.

How does Rachel feel about her classmates' reactions to the red sweater?

• She is relieved when Phyllis claims it as hers.
• She is angry at Sylvia for falsely accusing her.
• She is grateful for their support and understanding.
• She is embarrassed by their confusion and disbelief.

What does Rachel wish for at the end of the story?

• To be a hundred and two years old
• To have a different teacher than Mrs. Price
• To receive more presents for her birthday
• To forget about the events of her eleventh birthday

How does Rachel describe the feeling of being eleven years old?

• Like a joyful celebration
• Like a heavy burden
• Like a distant memory
• Like a new beginning

What does the red sweater ultimately represent for Rachel in the story?

• A cherished possession
• A symbol of her identity
• A source of shame and embarrassment
• A connection to her past ages

What theme is most prominent in the story "Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros?

• Identity and self-discovery
• Friendship and loyalty
• Childhood innocence
• Authority and obedience