Quiz on 'Eleven' by Sandra Cisneros

Who is the author of "Eleven"?

• Maya Angelou

• Sandra Cisneros

• J.K. Rowling

• Lois Lowry

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Match the following feelings with how Rachel describes them on her 11th birthday:

• Feeling bewildered and frightened

• Nervous but proud

• Feeling anxious but accomplished

• Sad and frustrated

• Feeling down and annoyed

• Excited and joyful

• Feeling happy and thrilled

• Confused and scared

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What item does Mrs. Price put on Rachel’s desk that embarrasses her?

• A sweater

• A hat

• A pair of shoes

• A book

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How does Rachel feel when Mrs. Price insists the sweater is hers?

• Happy

• Embarrassed and upset

• Proud

• Excited

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What does Rachel say about age in the story?

• You leave old ages behind as you grow older

• You are a new person at each age

• All the ages you’ve been are still inside you

• You only feel your current age

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Why does Rachel wish she were older?

• She wants more freedom

• She thinks adults don’t get embarrassed

• She wants to act more grown-up

• She wants a birthday party

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What literary device does Sandra Cisneros use when Rachel compares feeling small and embarrassed to a (a)   ?

• Simile
• Metaphor
• Alliteration
• Personification

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

• Growing up can be confusing

• School is difficult

• Friendship is important

• Celebrating birthdays is exciting

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Rachel ultimately handles the situation with the sweater by (a)  

• She throws it away
• She admits it is hers
• She says nothing and tries to stay
• She cries and says it's not hers

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What inference can be made about Rachel’s relationship with her teacher?

• They are very close

• The teacher understands her feelings

• The teacher doesn’t listen to her

• Rachel admires her teacher

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