"11 Birthdays" Quiz
After sharing every birthday together since birth, Amanda and Leo find themselves reliving their eleventh birthday over and over until they can resolve their falling out and mend their friendship.
fantasy | 272 pages | Published in 2008
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Essay questions
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- Discuss the significance of the repeated birthday in '11 Birthdays' and how it contributes to Amanda's character development.
- Analyze the role of friendship in the novel, particularly between Amanda and Leo. How does their friendship evolve throughout the story?
- How does Wendy Mass use the time loop as a narrative device? What themes does it help to explore?
- Examine the importance of forgiveness in '11 Birthdays.' How do the main characters learn to forgive each other and themselves?
- Describe the impact of misunderstandings on Amanda and Leo’s relationship. How are these misunderstandings eventually resolved?
- What role does family play in Amanda's journey? Discuss how her relationships with her family members influence her actions.
- Explore the symbolism of the willow tree in the novel. What does it represent for Amanda and Leo?
- How does Amanda’s perspective on her birthday change by the end of the book? What lessons does she learn?
- Discuss the use of magical realism in '11 Birthdays.' How does it affect the tone and message of the story?
- Analyze the portrayal of personal growth in '11 Birthdays.' In what ways do Amanda and Leo change by the conclusion of the novel?
- How do secondary characters, such as Angelina, influence the main plot and Amanda’s journey?
- What role does communication, or lack thereof, play in the conflict between Amanda and Leo?
- Reflect on the structure of the novel. How does repeating the same day challenge both the characters and the reader?
