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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThe story's point of view tells youMrs. Price's feelings about the problemPhyllis's feelings about the sweaterRachel's opinion about PhyllisSylvia's opinion about Rachel
- 2. Multiple ChoiceIn the selection, Rachel thinks of herself as being ages ten, nine, eight, and son on. What is the author trying to convey about Rachel?She makes excuses for her poor behavior.She is the product of everything that has happened to her.She distracts herself when she feels unhappy.She knows why birthdays are such joyful occasions.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceIn paragraph 5, why does Rachel say that she wishes she was "one hundred and two instead of eleven?"She does not want to go to school anymore.She feels that she would be better able to talk to Mrs. Price.She would be older than Mrs. Price.She wishes she had more life experience.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceRachel compares "growing old" toEveryday is just like yesterday.a tin Band-Aid boxa red sweaterrings inside a tree trunk
- 5. Multiple ChoiceRead 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. - 6. Multiple ChoiceIn paragraph 19, Rachel starts to cry because she is overwhelmed by feelings ofembarrassmentangerguiltjoy
- 7. Multiple Choice
What is the tone that author is trying to convey?
melancholy (depressing/ sad)
joyous
lighthearted (not to be taken too seriously)
celebratory (celebration feel)
- 8. Multiple ChoiceHow does Rachel describe the red sweater?shinyuglyplasticsmall
- 9. Multiple ChoiceRachel puts the sweater on the corner of her desk because shesaw someone she dislikes wearing itthinks others want her to wear itknows that it belongs to someone elsethrew away the sweater already
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Rachel put on the sweater?Mrs. Price makes her wear itSylvia dares her to wear itShe wants to hide in itThe classroom is cold
- 11. Multiple ChoiceHow does Rachel say that you feel when you turn eleven?ready to act like a grownupold enough to talk to adultssmarter and older than your friendsas though you have other ages inside of you
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Rachel do after she puts on the sweater?walks out of the classroomputs her head down and criesbegins her math work silentlystarts an argument with the teacher
- 13. Multiple ChoiceThe story's first person point of view lets you know thatRachel's mother will call Mrs. PriceRachel's father will come home lateRachel wishes her birthday were overRachel has balloons at her party
- 14. Multiple Choice
How does Rachel feel at the end of the story?
Happy that it is her birthday.
Happy that the sweater wasn't hers.
Upset that she still doesn't feel eleven.
Regretful of the events that happened on her birthday, wishing she could fast forward and forget this day.
- 15. Multiple Choice
Why can't Rachel speak to Mrs. Price in the story?
Because she doesn't want to argue with the teacher.
Because the story is written from a 1st person point-of-view.
Because she is angry at Sylvia.
Because she is thinking about her birthday.
- 16. Multiple Choice
One way readers can learn about characters is through the character's...
thoughts
actions
words
All of the above
- 17. Multiple Choice
The conflict (problem) of the story "Eleven" occurs when
Mrs. Price puts the sweater on Rachel's desk.
Rachel sits on her mama's lap and wants to cry.
Rachel begins to cry uncontrollably
Phyllis Lopez remembers that the sweater belongs to her.
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which character trait does NOT describe the antagonist, Mrs. Price?
generous
frustrated
strict
angry
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which character trait BEST describes Rachel?
Jolly
Insecure
Ecstatic
Out-Going
- 20. Multiple Choice
What does Rachel mean by "it's too late" in this sentence from "Eleven"?
"There'll be candles and presents and everybody will sing happy birthday, happy birthday to you, Rachel, only it's too late"
She already knows about the party, so it won't be a surprise
The party won't matter because her day has been ruined
She feels too sad to invite her classmates to the party
Her birthday party will take place very late at night
- 21. Multiple Choice
What does the title of the story have to do with the plot of the story?
No one likes being eleven.
Eleven is the best age to be.
Rachel is turning eleven
There are eleven students in Rachel's class.
- 22. Multiple Choice
According to Rachel, when do you feel Eleven?
not until you're almost twelve
not for a few days
in a few weeks
in about two months
- 23. Multiple Choice
"...just sitting there with that look on my face and nothing coming out of my mouth."
The following quote shows that Rachel is-
Too excited to talk
In such shock that she cannot talk
So angry that she can't speak
Saddened by the news she just received
- 24. Multiple Choice
"...like a part of me that's three wants to come out of my eyes, only I squeeze them shut tight and bite down on my teeth real hard..."
What is the narrator struggling to do in the line above ?
Struggling to not cry
Struggling to not hit her teacher
Struggling to be quiet
Struggling to be still
- 25. Multiple Choice
From whose point of view is the story told. What do you call this point of view?
The Narrator is telling the story. It is called 1st-person point of view.
A Character is telling the story. It is called 3rd-person point of view.
The Narrator is telling the story. It is called 3rd-person point of view.
A Character is telling the story. It is called 1st-person point of view,
- 26. Multiple Choice
What might change if this story were told from the third-person point of view?
The characters would show more emotion.
Phyllis would remember she owned the sweater sooner.
We would know the thoughts and feelings of every character.
Mrs. Price would be meaner.
- 27. Multiple Choice
The best theme (lesson) for this story could be--
hardwork pays off
peace is better than violence
growing up can be difficult
love can conquer all
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the best summary for this selection?Rachel is miserable on her birthday beacause her teacher, Mrs. Price, makes her wear and ugly sweater. She is upset and wishes she was older. Phyllis eventually remembers it belongs to her, but Rachel still wishes she was elsewhere.An ugly red sweater is found in the classroom. Rachel wishes she was home, because it is her birthday. The sweater doesn't belong to her, but she has to wear it because her teacher makes her. She is very depressed.Mrs. Price, the teacher, makes Rachel wear an ugly red sweater on her birthday. Rachel is humiliated and upset. She wishes she was older so she could say something, but instead just wishes she was somewhere else.
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the best way to describe Rachel?cruel and bossyhopeless and depressedhungry and happyassertive and bold
- 30. Multiple ChoiceAfter reading the selection, the reader can infer that Mrs. Price--Is a sensitive teacherListens carefully to her studentsCan be harsh and impoliteIs dishonest with her students
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