Eleven Short Story

What is the main theme of 'Eleven' by Sandra Cisneros?

• The excitement of growing older

• The complexity of aging and maturity

• The importance of birthdays

• The joy of childhood

How does the protagonist feel on her eleventh birthday?

• The same as she did when she was ten

• Exactly eleven years old

• Excited and joyful

• Older and wiser

What metaphor is used to describe aging in the story?

• A climbing vine

• Layers of an onion

• A flowing river

• A blooming flower

Why does the protagonist wish she was one hundred and two years old?

• To escape school

• To have more birthdays

• To have a bigger birthday party

• To be wise enough to know what to say

Who claims the red sweater belongs to Rachel?

• Mrs. Price

• Sylvia Saldivar

• Phyllis Lopez

• Rachel herself

What does the red sweater symbolize in the story?

• The warmth of friendship

• Misunderstanding and embarrassment

• A gift from Rachel's parents

• Rachel's favorite clothing

How does Rachel react when forced to wear the sweater?

• She thanks Mrs. Price

• She proudly shows it off

• She refuses and leaves the class

• She cries in front of everyone

What does Rachel plan to do with the sweater during lunch?

• Donate it to charity

• Wear it for the rest of the day

• Give it to Sylvia Saldivar

• Throw it over the schoolyard fence

Who eventually claims the red sweater?

• Mrs. Price

• Sylvia Saldivar

• Phyllis Lopez

• Rachel's best friend

What lesson does Rachel learn from her experience?

• None, the story focuses on her feelings

• That she is only as old as she feels

• That birthdays aren't important

• To always speak up for herself