Over the course of the conversation at the fence, how does the stranger get 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.

What is the stranger's motivation for pretending to be interested in Elisa's chrysanthemums?A.He wants Elisa to give him work so he can earn some money.B.He wants Elisa to give him flowers that he can replant in San Diego.C.He wants Elisa to invite him to stay on the farm and work.D.He wants Elisa to run away to San Diego with him.

After the stranger leaves, what does Elisa do?A.Makes plans to open her own flower businessB.Puts on her prettiest dress and admires herselfC.Cries and refuses to go into town with HenryD.Chases after the stranger and begs him to take her to San Diego

What does Elisa's invitation to the stranger to enter her garden tell the reader about her feelings toward him?A.She is in love with the stranger and wants him to stay on the farm with her.B.She trusts him and gives him permission to enter her personal space.C.She is mad at Henry and tries to hurt him by inviting another man into her space.D.She is afraid of him and hopes that once he sees the flowers he will leave.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

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

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 her that her chrysanthemums are ugly.C.He throws her chrysanthemum sprouts onto the road.D.He tells Henry about her rude behavior.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS