Exploring Eleven by Sandra Cisneros

The transcript narrates the story of an 11-year-old girl, Rachel, who feels the complexity of growing up. She experiences a mix of emotions as she navigates a misunderstanding involving a red sweater in her classroom. The story explores how different ages coexist within us, affecting our behavior and feelings. Rachel's emotional journey highlights the challenges of growing up and the desire to be older to handle situations better. Ultimately, the story emphasizes self-awareness and emotional growth.

What does the narrator suggest about acting different ages?

• People can only act their current age.

• People can act different ages at different times.

• People should always act grown up.

• People should never act younger than their age.

How does Rachel feel on her 11th birthday?

• She feels exactly 11 years old.

• She feels like she is 5 years old.

• She feels like she is still 10 and all the ages before.

• She feels much older than 11.

What does Rachel compare growing old to?

• An onion or tree rings.

• A staircase.

• A single wooden doll.

• A straight line.

Why does Rachel wish she was 102 years old?

• So she could avoid school.

• So she could be the oldest in the class.

• So she could wear the red sweater.

• So she would know what to say to Mrs. Price.

What does Mrs. Price do with the red sweater?

• Gives it to another student.

• Keeps it in the lost and found.

• Throws it away.

• Puts it on Rachel's desk.

How does Rachel react when Mrs. Price insists the sweater is hers?

• She throws the sweater away.

• She immediately puts it on.

• She argues loudly.

• She says nothing and feels sick inside.

What does Rachel do with the red sweater during math period?

• She moves it to the corner of her desk.

• She hides it under her desk.

• She throws it out the window.

• She gives it to another student.

What happens right before the bell rings for lunch?

• Phyllis Lopez remembers the sweater is hers.

• Mrs. Price apologizes to Rachel.

• Rachel runs out of the classroom.

• Rachel throws the sweater away.

How does Rachel feel after Phyllis Lopez claims the sweater?

• Indifferent to the situation.

• Angry at Phyllis.

• Happy and content.

• Relieved but still upset.

What does Rachel wish for at the end of the story?

• To have a different birthday.

• To be 102 years old.

• To be 11 forever.

• To forget the day's events.