Main Idea
Characters
Narrator's POV
Fun Facts
Easy and Fun Trivia
100

What is the story Eleven mostly about?

Eleven is about a girl named Rachel who feels embarrassed on her 11th birthday when her teacher forces her to wear a sweater that isn't hers.

100

Who is the main character in Eleven?

Rachel is the main character.

100

Who tells the story of Eleven?

Rachel is the one telling the story.

100

How old is Rachel in the story?

Rachel is 11 years old.

100

What color is the sweater Rachel is forced to wear?

The sweater is red.

200

What makes Rachel feel embarrassed in the story?

Rachel feels embarrassed when her teacher makes her wear a red sweater in front of the class, even though it’s not hers.

200

What grade is Rachel in?

Rachel is in 6th grade.

200

Why is it important that Rachel tells the story in her own words?

It helps readers understand her feelings and see what she’s going through as she tries to figure out how to handle being 11.

200

What kind of birthday is Rachel having?

Rachel is having her 11th birthday.

200

What day is Rachel’s birthday?

Rachel’s birthday is on her 11th birthday.

300

How does Rachel feel at the end of the story?

At the end of the story, Rachel feels sad but also a little stronger because she understands that it’s okay to feel mixed emotions as she grows up.

300

Who is Mrs. Price in the story?

Mrs. Price is Rachel’s teacher.

300

How does Rachel feel when she has to speak in front of the class?

Rachel feels nervous and embarrassed when she has to speak in front of the class, especially when the teacher calls on her about the red sweater.

300

What is the red sweater in the story?

The red sweater is a sweater that Rachel is forced to wear, even though it’s not hers.

300

What does Rachel wish for on her birthday?

Rachel wishes that she could just be older and not have to feel embarrassed.

400

Why is Rachel’s birthday important to the story?

Rachel’s birthday is important because it marks a time when she feels both young and older, and has to deal with difficult emotions.

400

What is the name of Rachel’s birthday?

Rachel’s birthday is her 11th birthday.

400

What do we learn about Rachel through her thoughts in the story?

We learn that Rachel feels confused and frustrated, and she wishes she could be older and handle things better, but she also realizes it’s okay to feel the way she does.

400

Where does the story take place?

he story takes place in Rachel’s classroom at school.

400

What happens to the red sweater at the end of the story?

At the end, Rachel is able to leave the sweater behind and move forward, realizing she doesn’t have to let it control her emotions.

500

What is the lesson Rachel learns at the end of the story?

Rachel learns that even though she is growing up, she can still feel like a child sometimes, and that’s okay.

500

How do Rachel’s classmates treat her when she’s forced to wear the red sweater?

Rachel’s classmates don’t help her, and some of them even laugh, which makes her feel alone and embarrassed.

500

How does Rachel’s perspective make the story more emotional?

Since Rachel is telling the story, we can feel her embarrassment and frustration more deeply, which makes the story feel real and relatable.

500

What does Rachel wish for on her birthday?

Rachel wishes she could be older and not feel embarrassed, but she also learns that it’s okay to feel her age.

500

Who originally owns the red sweater that Rachel is forced to wear?

The red sweater belongs to another girl named Phyllis, but Rachel is wrongly made to wear it.