What does Elisa see at the end of "The Chrysanthemums" that makes her sad?A.That two men have come to buy some cattle from HenryB.That the stranger has thrown away her chrysanthemum sproutsC.That the stranger is married to another womanD.That Henry is angry about her indecent behavior

e and put her strong fingers down into the forest of new green chrysanthemum sprouts that were growing around the old roots. She spread the leaves and looked down among the close-growing stems. No aphids were there, no sowbugs or snails or cutworms.What does the appearance of the garden reveal about Elisa's character?A.Elisa is a shy and cautious woman.B.Elisa takes pride in her chrysanthemum garden.C.Elisa acts defensively when her husband criticizes her garden.D.Elisa dislikes working on the ranch.

What motivates the stranger to ask Elisa about her chrysanthemums?A.His love of gardeningB.His jealousy of HenryC.His desire for moneyD.His anger at ElisaSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Read this passage from Steinbeck's "The Chrysanthemums":There was a little square sandy bed kept for rooting the chrysanthemums. With her trowel she turned the soil over and over, and smoothed it and patted it firm. Then she dug ten parallel trenches to receive the sets. Back at the chrysanthemum bed she pulled out the little crisp shoots, trimmed off the leaves of each one with her scissors and laid it on a small orderly pile.What does the appearance of the garden reveal about Elisa's character?A.Elisa is upset that the flower-growing season is coming to an end.B.Elisa takes great care of the things she loves, like her garden.C.Elisa is tired of growing chrysanthemums and wants to try something new.D.Elisa is angry about the fact that Henry won't let her have a bigger garden.

Why does Elisa begin to trust the stranger and invite him into her garden?A.Because he compliments her appearanceB.Because he shows an interest in her chrysanthemumsC.Because he offers to fix her dented pots and pansD.Because he offers to take her to San Diego with himSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

"The Chrysanthemums," by John Steinbeck. Then answer the question.Which of the following best summarizes the way that Henry treats Elisa's offer to help run the ranch?A.Henry doesn't take Elisa's offer to help seriously.B.Henry thinks that it's a good idea that Elisa helps.C.Henry wants Elisa to start working in the apple orchard.D.Henry agrees that Elisa should run the business side of things.