Exploring Eleven by Sandra Cisneros

According to the narrator, how do people experience their age?

• They feel no different at all.

• They feel older than their age.

• They feel younger ages within them.

• They feel exactly their age.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What analogy does the narrator use to describe growing older?

• Like a mountain climbing.

• Like a river flowing.

• Like an onion or tree rings.

• Like a tree growing taller.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Why does the narrator wish to be one hundred and two years old?

• To have more birthdays.

• To avoid school.

• To know what to say to Mrs. Price.

• To feel more mature.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What item causes the narrator embarrassment in class?

• A book.

• A pair of shoes.

• A red sweater.

• A hat.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Who falsely claims that the red sweater belongs to the narrator?

• Sylvia Saldivar.

• Mrs. Price.

• Another student.

• Phyllis Lopez.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does the narrator feel when Mrs. Price insists the sweater is hers?

• Indifferent and calm.

• Happy and proud.

• Confused and silent.

• Angry and vocal.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the narrator do with the sweater during math period?

• Hides it under the desk.

• Throws it away.

• Gives it to another student.

• Pushes it to the edge of the desk.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What emotion does the narrator express when putting on the sweater?

• Embarrassment.

• Anger.

• Sadness.

• Joy.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Who eventually claims the red sweater?

• Sylvia Saldivar.

• Mrs. Price.

• The narrator.

• Phyllis Lopez.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does the narrator feel about their birthday by the end of the day?

• Excited and happy.

• Indifferent and calm.

• Sad and frustrated.

• Angry and resentful.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3