"Eleven" Quiz

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    Who is the narrator of the story?

    • Sylvia
    • Mrs. Price
    • Rachel
    • Phyllis
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The 'Eleven' Quiz explores the character Rachel's emotional journey and perceptions in the story. It assesses understanding of character development, thematic elements, and literary analysis, enhancing comprehension and critical thinking skills.

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  • 2. 

    According to Rachel, "the part of you that's five" sometimes needs to

    • Feel smart

    • Sit on your mama's lap

    • Feel sad and cry

    • Suck your thumb

    Correct Answer
    A. Sit on your mama's lap
    Explanation
    Rachel is suggesting that sometimes, the inner child within a person, represented as "the part of you that's five," needs comfort and reassurance. Sitting on your mama's lap can provide a sense of security and emotional support, allowing the inner child to feel safe and loved. This action helps to fulfill the emotional needs of the inner child and provides a sense of comfort.

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  • 3. 

    In the story, Rachel thinks of herself as being ages ten, nine, eight, and so on. What does this suggest to the reader about Rachel?

    • She makes excuses for her poor behavior.

    • Everything that has happened in her life made her who she is.

    • She distracts herself when she feels unhappy.

    • She knows why birthdays are such joyful occasions.

    Correct Answer
    A. Everything that has happened in her life made her who she is.
    Explanation
    The fact that Rachel thinks of herself as being different ages suggests that she sees her identity as shaped by her past experiences. This implies that everything that has happened in her life has played a role in shaping her personality and who she has become. It suggests that Rachel believes her past has had a significant influence on her present self.

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  • 4. 

    What does Rachel most like mean by this statement?   But when the sick feeling goes away and I open my eyes, the red sweater's still sitting there like a big red mountain.

    • 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 special the sweater is to her.

    Correct Answer
    A. The situation with the sweater makes her feel small and powerless.
    Explanation
    The statement "the red sweater's still sitting there like a big red mountain" suggests that the sweater is overwhelming and intimidating to Rachel. This implies that she feels small and powerless in the face of the situation with the sweater.

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  • 5. 

    Rachel compares "growing old" to three things, one of which is

    • A tin Band-Aid box

    • A red sweater

    • A big red mountain

    • Rings inside a tree trunk

    Correct Answer
    A. Rings inside a tree trunk
    Explanation
    Rachel compares "growing old" to rings inside a tree trunk. This comparison suggests that just like the rings inside a tree trunk indicate its age and the experiences it has gone through, growing old also involves accumulating experiences and wisdom over time. The rings inside a tree trunk symbolize the growth and development that occurs with age, which aligns with the concept of growing old.

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  • 6. 

    For Rachel, the worst part of her day is when

    • Mrs. Price puts the sweater on her desk.

    • Mrs. Price makes her wear the sweater.

    • The bell rings for lunch.

    • Mrs. Price pretends like everything is ok.

    Correct Answer
    A. Mrs. Price makes her wear the sweater.
    Explanation
    Rachel's worst part of the day is when Mrs. Price makes her wear the sweater. This implies that Rachel dislikes wearing the sweater, possibly due to discomfort, dislike of the style, or any other reason. This action by Mrs. Price seems to have a negative impact on Rachel's day, suggesting that wearing the sweater is an unpleasant experience for her.

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  • 7. 

    Rachel uses a pencil to move the sweater to the edge of her desk.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    She uses a ruler.

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  • 8. 

    What is the setting of the story?

    • Rachel's birthday party

    • The school's playground

    • Rachel's 11th birthday

    • Science class

    Correct Answer
    A. Science class
    Explanation
    The correct answer is science class because the question is asking about the setting of the story, and the other options (Rachel's birthday party, the school's playground, Rachel's 11th birthday) do not pertain to the setting of the story. Therefore, the most logical choice is science class, as it is a specific location where the story takes place.

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  • 9. 

    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 wants to be a teacher when she grows up.

    • She is not allowed to do things that adults can do.

    • She wishes she had more life experiences.

    Correct Answer
    A. She does not want to go to school anymore.
    Explanation
    Rachel says that she wishes she was "one hundred and two instead of eleven" because she does not want to go to school anymore.

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  • 10. 

    What is the narrator's main feeling about turning eleven?

    • It's horrible

    • It feels the same as being ten

    • It is not old enough

    • It is a silly age

    Correct Answer
    A. It's horrible
    Explanation
    The narrator's main feeling about turning eleven is that it's horrible. This suggests that the narrator has a negative perception of turning eleven and perhaps feels anxious or unhappy about getting older.

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  • 11. 

    How would you characterize Rachel? Why?

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