"Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros

What is the main theme of "Eleven"?

• Birthday celebrations are extremely important.

• Growing up can be difficult.

• Friendships can be powerful.

• Material possessions are valuable.

In the story, Rachel compares growing older to:

• Peeling an onion

• Climbing a mountain

• Reading a book

• Riding a bicycle

Which sensory language does Rachel use to describe the red sweater?

• It smells like cottage cheese

• It feels rough and scratchy

• It tastes like old bread

• It sounds like crinkling paper

What point of view is this narrative?

• 1st person

• 2nd person

• 3rd person limited

• 3rd person omniscient

How would you *characterize* Rachel in the story?

• A confident and outspoken student

• A shy and emotional eleven-year-old

• A rebellious troublemaker

• The most popular girl in class

What is the setting of the story?

• Rachel's home
• A playground

• A 6th grade classroom

• A bedroom

Which simile does Rachel use in the narrative?

• "Like a big wind"

• "Like a big, red mountain"

• "Like a shining star"

• "Like a wilting flower"

What does Rachel wish she could do when Mrs. Price insists the sweater is hers?

• Become invisible

• Yell at Mrs. Price

• Put her head down on the desk

• Put the sweater in her cubby

What does Rachel mean when she says, "Today I wish I was one hundred and two"?

• She wants to be very old so she can have grandchildren

• She wants to be wiser and more confident

• She's excited about getting older so she can drive

• She wants to leave the classroom forever

What does the red sweater represent in the story?

• Rachel's favorite piece of clothing

• The embarrassment and stress of being young

• The warmth of friendship

• The color of anger