Eleven

How does the author use dialogue to reveal the personalities of the characters in Eleven by Patricia Reilly Giff?

• The author uses dialogue to reveal the personalities of the characters by including long monologues

• The author uses dialogue to reveal the personalities of the characters by showing how they speak, what they say, and how they interact with others.

• The author uses dialogue to reveal the personalities of the characters by using only one-word responses

• The author uses dialogue to reveal the personalities of the characters by describing their physical appearance

What is the significance of the title 'Eleven' in the context of the story by Patricia Reilly Giff?

• The title 'Eleven' signifies the number of siblings the main character has.

• The title 'Eleven' signifies the age of the main character, Sam.

• The title 'Eleven' signifies the number of days the story takes place in.

• The title 'Eleven' signifies the number of challenges the main character faces.

Explain how the setting of Eleven by Patricia Reilly Giff impacts the overall mood of the story.

• The setting of Eleven by Patricia Reilly Giff impacts the overall mood of the story by making the characters feel happy and content.

• The setting of Eleven by Patricia Reilly Giff impacts the overall mood of the story by creating a sense of excitement and adventure.

• The setting of Eleven by Patricia Reilly Giff impacts the overall mood of the story by creating a sense of isolation and loneliness.

• The setting of Eleven by Patricia Reilly Giff impacts the overall mood of the story by making the characters feel crowded and overwhelmed.

What are the different conflicts present in Eleven by Patricia Reilly Giff and how do they contribute to the development of the plot?

• The conflicts in Eleven by Patricia Reilly Giff are insignificant and don't affect the protagonist's development

• The conflicts in Eleven by Patricia Reilly Giff are all external and have no impact on the plot development

• The different conflicts present in Eleven by Patricia Reilly Giff include internal conflicts faced by the protagonist, such as dealing with her feelings of abandonment and loneliness, as well as external conflicts with her classmates and family. These conflicts contribute to the development of the plot by creating tension and driving the protagonist's actions and decisions.

• The conflicts in Eleven by Patricia Reilly Giff are all resolved within the first few chapters, so they don't contribute to the plot

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 with the sweater 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?

• melancholy 

• joyous

• lighthearted

• celebratory

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.

What is the main theme of the story 'Eleven' by Patricia Reilly Giff?

• A) The challenges of growing up and self-discovery

• B) The importance of friendship and loyalty

• C) The struggle between good and evil

• D) The power of imagination and creativity

How does the author use symbolism in 'Eleven' to enhance the story's message?

• A) By using the red sweater to symbolize embarrassment and shame

• B) By using the number eleven to symbolize luck

• C) By using the classroom to symbolize freedom

• D) By using the birthday cake to symbolize happiness

What literary device is primarily used in the sentence: 'The red sweater hung on the chair like a giant, unwanted guest'?

• A) Simile

• B) Metaphor

• C) Personification

• D) Hyperbole