Unit 1 (1.2.5a) "The Chrysanthemums" by John Steinbeck

1a. How do Elisa's feelings and actions toward the stranger change over the course of her conversation with him?

• A. She is unkind to him but then apologizes for her behavior and begins to like him.

• B. She is angry at him, but then her feeling give way to fear and uncertainty .

• C. She trust him and invites him into her garden before angrily asking him to leave.

• D. She resists him at first but then warms up and begins to feel a connection with him.

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2a. Over the course of the conversation at the fence, how does the stranger at Elisa to trust him?

• A. He shows an interest in her chrysanthemums.

• B. He offers to fix her dented pots and pans.

• C. He tells her how beautiful she looks.

• D. He asks her to come to San Diego with him.

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3a. Which sentence best explains the motivation behind the stranger's interest in Elisa's chrysanthemums?

• A. He wants to show Elisa that he is interested in how chrysanthemums can be replanted.

• B. He wants to show Elisa that he loves her so that he can convince her to come to San Diego.

• C. He wants to show Elisa that he is a good worker so she will allow him to live at the farm.

• D. He wants to encourage Elisa to think kindly of him so she will give him some money

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4a. What does Elisa do after the stranger leaves?

• A. Gets dressed up and admires herself in the mirror

• B. Refuses to go into town with Henry

• C. Cries and wishes the stranger would return

• D. Makes plans t follow the stranger to San Diego

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5a. At the end of "The Chrysanthemums," what does the stranger do that makes Elisa sad?

• A. He tells her that he is in love with someone else.

• B. He tells Henry about her rude behavior.

• C. He tells her that her chrysanthemums are ugly.

• D. He throws her chrysanthemums sprouts onto the road.

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