Eleven Quiz

In "Eleven," what is special about the day?

• The main character gets a sweater.

• It's the main character's birthday.

• The main character makes a new friend.

• None of the above

Who is the main character?

• Sylvia

• Phyllis

• Mrs. Price

• Rachel

The narrator wishes she was one-hundred and two. What trait does she want?

• Wisdom

• Wrinkles

• Gray hair

• Happiness

How does Rachel cheer herself up after the red sweater incident?

• Putting her head down and ignoring everyone

• Talking with the other kids

• Remembering the cake she will have later

• Wishing she was one-hundred and two

How does the story's point-of-view affect the reader?

• The reader is most likely to sympathize with Sylvia.

• The reader is most likely to sympathize with Mrs. Price.

• The reader is most likely to sympathize with all characters equally.

• The reader is most likely to sympathize with Rachel.

What must Rachel do at the end of Math class?

• Go to lunch.

• Finish math.

• Put on sweater.

• Keep sweater on desk.

Why can't Rachel speak to Mrs. Price?

• She is angry at Sylvia.

• She is thinking about her birthday.

• She is afraid she will hurt Mrs. Price's feelings.

• She is upset and doesn't want to argue with the teacher.

Rachel says that "you don't feel smart eleven, not until you are almost twelve." What does this tell you about her thoughts and age?

• Turning a year older doesn't mean you change immediately.

• You are only smart when you are almost twelve.

• If you are younger than twelve, you are not very smart.

• Rachel feels confident in her age and abilities.

Rachel puts the sweater on her desk because she

• saw someone she dislikes wearing it.

• knows it belongs to someone else.

• thinks others want her to wear it.

• threw it away another day.

Why does Rachel wear the sweater?

• Mrs. Price makes her wear it.

• She wants to hide in it.

• Sylvia dares her to wear it.

• The classroom is cold.