Eleven by Tom Rogers

From whose point of view is the story Eleven being told?

• First person point of view.

• Second person point of view.

• Third person omniscient point of view.

• Third person limited point of view.

Why does Rachel say, "Today I wish I was one hundred and two instead of eleven."?

• Rachel wants to know how it feels to be old.

• Rachel hates being a child.

• Rachel wants to be treated like a grown-up.

• Rachel would know what to say to Mrs. Price.

In paragraph 5, why does Rachel say that she wishes she was "one hundred and two instead of eleven?"

• She does not want to go to school anymore.

• She feels that she would be better able to talk to Mrs. Price.  

• She would be older than Mrs. Price.

• She wishes she had more life experience.

In the story, Rachel thinks of herself as being ages ten, nine, eight, and on on. What is the author trying to get the reader to see about Rachel?

• She makes excuses for her poor behavior.

• Who she is at eleven is the result of everything that has happened to her in her past.

• She distracts herself when she feels unhappy.

• She knows why birthdays are such joyful occasions.

In paragraph 5, why does Rachel say that she wishes she was "one hundred and two instead of eleven?"

• She does not want to go to school anymore.

• She feels that she would be too old to be in school.

• She would be older than Mrs. Price.

• She wishes she had more life experience, so she could be stronger and speak up for herself.

Read the sentence from paragraph 13 in the box below. "But when the sick feeling goes away and I open my eyes, the red sweater's still sitting there like a big red mountain." What does Rachel most likely mean by this statement?

• The sweater is too large for her to wear.

• She sees the situation with the sweater as an exciting challenge.

• The situation she is in with the sweater at that moment makes her feel small and powerless.

• All of her thoughts focus on how big the buttons are and how long the sleeves are.

What is the tone that author is trying to convey in this story? (How feeling does the teller of this story seem to experience?)

• sadness

• joyful

• happiness

• celebratory

Why can't Rachel speak to Mrs. Price in the story?

• She's respectful; she doesn't want to argue with the teacher.

• The story is written from a 1st person point-of-view.

• She is too angry at Sylvia.

• She is thinking too much about her birthday.

The conflict (problem) in the story "Eleven" happens when

• Mrs. Price puts the sweater on Rachel's desk.

• Rachel sits on her mama's lap and wants to cry.

• Rachel begins to cry uncontrollably

• Phyllis Lopez remembers that the sweater belongs to her.

What is the main theme of 'Eleven' by Tom Rogers?

• A) The struggle for identity and self-expression

• B) The importance of friendship

• C) The joy of childhood

• D) The challenges of growing up