Citing Evidence in Eleven

What is the main feeling Rachel experiences on her eleventh birthday in the story "Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros?

• Joy

• Embarrassment

• Excitement

• Indifference

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

In "Eleven," what item of clothing causes Rachel to feel upset?

• A hat

• A sweater

• A pair of shoes

• A scarf

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which of the following quotes from "Eleven" best supports the idea that Rachel feels misunderstood by her teacher?

• "I wish I was anything but eleven."

• "It's an ugly sweater with red plastic buttons."

• "I don't know why Mrs. Price is so mean."

• "I put my head down on the desk and bury my face in my arms."

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What inference can be made about Rachel's character based on her reaction to the sweater incident?

• She is confident and assertive.

• She is shy and sensitive.

• She is rebellious and defiant.

• She is indifferent and apathetic.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

How does Rachel describe the feeling of turning eleven in the story?

• Like a new beginning

• Like a mix of all the ages before

• Like a sudden change

• Like a dream come true

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which part of the story "Eleven" suggests that Rachel feels powerless in the classroom?

• When she receives a birthday gift

• When she is forced to wear the sweater

• When she answers a math question

• When she talks to her friends

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

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

• To be older

• To be someone else

• To be at home

• To have a different teacher

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which of the following statements is an inference that can be drawn from Rachel's experience with the sweater?

• Rachel loves wearing sweaters.

• Rachel feels that adults don't listen to her.

• Rachel enjoys being the center of attention.

• Rachel is proud of her birthday.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What does the red sweater symbolize for Rachel in the story "Eleven"?

• Her favorite color

• Her sense of belonging

• Her embarrassment and frustration

• Her warmth and comfort

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

How does the author, Sandra Cisneros, use Rachel's internal thoughts to convey her feelings?

• By describing her actions

• By using dialogue with other characters

• By sharing Rachel's inner monologue

• By focusing on the setting

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3