Characters
The main character in "Eleven," celebrating her birthday.
Who is Rachel?
The emotion Rachel feels when her teacher insists the sweater is hers.
What is shame?
The conflict in the story arises from a misunderstanding about this item.
What is a red sweater?
The number of candles on Rachel's birthday cake.
What is eleven?
The place where Rachel's teacher asks about the red sweater.
What is the front of the room?
The teacher who humiliates Rachel by asking about the red sweater.
Who is Mrs. Price?
This emotion is a mix of embarrassment and shame when Rachel is called out.
What is humiliation?
Rachel experiences an internal conflict between her age and her __________.
What is how she feels inside?
A common tradition on birthdays is to __________ candles.
What is blow?
The event happening at school that adds stress to Rachel's day.
What is a fire drill?
The classmate who owns the red sweater.
Who is Phyllis Lopez?
The emotion Rachel feels when she's almost in tears but decides not to cry.
What is frustration?
The story explores the conflict between how Rachel feels inside and how she __________ outside.
What is "looks"?
Rachel wishes she were __________ on her birthday.
What is ten?
The action that causes Rachel to feel the age of one hundred.
What is standing on a red circle?
The boy who says "Smells like spaghetti."
Who is Roger?
The emotion Rachel experiences when she wishes to go back to being ten.
What is nostalgia?
The traditional song sung on birthdays.
What is "Happy Birthday to You?"
The subject Rachel is studying when the teacher accuses her.
What is math?
The girl who says Rachel's sweater is ugly.
Who is Yolanda?
The emotion Rachel feels when she reflects on the lingering impact of the sweater incident.
What is sadness?
The special treat Rachel brings for her classmates on her birthday.
What is a cupcake?
The school-related item that Rachel wishes she could hide in.
What is a locker?