The Story Eleven

What is the main theme of the story "Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros?

• The excitement of turning a new age

• The complexity of growing up

• The joy of receiving gifts

• The importance of school

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How does Rachel feel about turning eleven?

• Excited and happy

• Confused and disappointed

• Indifferent and bored

• Angry and rebellious

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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What object causes Rachel distress in the story?

• A birthday cake

• A red sweater

• A math book

• A pair of shoes

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Why does Rachel wish she was one hundred and two years old?

• So she could have more birthday presents

• So she could be wiser and know what to say

• So she could skip school

• So she could have more friends

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Who mistakenly claims the red sweater belongs to Rachel?

• Mrs. Price

• Sylvia Saldivar

• Phyllis Lopez

• Rachel's mother

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

What does Rachel compare growing older to?

• A blooming flower

• A growing tree

• An onion or tree rings

• A flowing river

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

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How does Rachel react when Mrs. Price insists she wears the sweater?

• She happily puts it on

• She refuses and runs away

• She cries and feels embarrassed

• She laughs it off

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CCSS.RL.4.3

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CCSS.RL.6.3

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What does Rachel wish to do with the red sweater?

• Keep it as a memory

• Throw it over the school yard fence

• Give it to a friend

• Wear it proudly

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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What does Rachel's mother plan to do for her birthday?

• Take her to a theme park

• Make a cake and have a celebration

• Buy her a new dress

• Organize a surprise party

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What does Rachel do when she finally puts on the sweater?

• She feels proud

• She feels itchy and uncomfortable

• She feels warm and cozy

• She feels stylish

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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