Be Eleven

How does Delphine's perception of her mother change from the beginning to the end of the novel? Use textual evidence to support your answer.

• She starts to see her mother as a role model.

• She begins to understand her mother's choices and actions.

• She becomes more resentful towards her mother.

• She remains indifferent to her mother's presence.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What does the title of the story mean?

• No one likes being eleven.

• Eleven is the best age to be.

• Rachel is turning eleven

• There are eleven students in Rachel's class.

The conflict (problem) of the story "Eleven" occurs when

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

• Rachel begins to cry uncontrollaby

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

• Phyllis Lopez remembers that the sweater belongs to her.

How does Rachel say that you feel when you turn eleven?

• ready to act like a grownup

• smarter and older than your friends

• old enough to talk with adults

• as though you have other ages inside you

What does Rachel mean by "it's too late" in this sentence from "Eleven"? "There'll be candles and presents and everybody will sing happy birthday, happy birthday to you, Rachel, only it's too late"

• She already knows about the party, so it won't be a surprise.

• She feels too sad to invite her classmates to the party.

• The party won't matter because her day has been ruined.

• Her birthday party will take place very late at night.

What did Rachel mean when she said, "that when you're eleven, you are also ten, and nine, and eight, and seven, and six, and five, and four, and three, and two, and one."

• Rachel means that you're still a child and not a grown-up.

• Rachel means that the years in your life go by fast.

• Rachel means that even though you're eleven, you still act all your other ages because of how you feel about certain things.

• Rachel means that she does not want to grow up.

What is the main theme of the story 'Be Eleven'?

• Growing up and maturity

• Friendship and loyalty

• Adventure and exploration

• Family and tradition

Which character in 'Be Eleven' struggles with understanding their identity?

• Delphine

• Vonetta

• Fern

• Cecile

In 'Be Eleven', how does Delphine's relationship with her sisters change?

• They grow closer and more supportive

• They become distant and argumentative

• They remain unchanged

• They become competitive

What literary device is prominently used in 'Be Eleven' to convey Delphine's thoughts?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• First-person narration