"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.

In the short story "The Chrysanthemums" by John Steinbeck, the author describes the foothill ranch as a place where "there was little work to be done." How does this setting contribute to Elisa's inner struggle?A.Although Elisa enjoys ranching, she doesn't like taking care of the animals.B.Elisa doesn't like her husband speaking to the farmhands.C.Ranch life is boring to Elisa, and she feels unfulfilled.D.Ranching is hard work, and Elisa dislikes th

The Chrysanthemums," by John Steinbeck. Then answer the question.Elisa is surprised by the man in the caravan. Which of the following reasons most likely led him to her?A.He needed to purchase supplies.B.The country roads confused him.C.He had lost his dog in the vast, open areas.D.He was looking for an adventure.

In the short story "The Chrysanthemums" by John Steinbeck, how does the description of the Salinas Valley as a "closed pot" best reflect Elisa's inner feelings?A.Lonely, Elisa is dissatisfied with being cut off from the outside world.B.Happy and content, Elisa is fulfilled by her marriage and home life.C.Fun and outgoing, Elisa is interested only in having a good time.D.Lazy and self-centered, Elisa dislikes working on their ranch.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

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

"The Chrysanthemums," by John Steinbeck. Then answer the question.Elisa lives in the Salinas Valley. Why did this make her more willing to talk to the man traveling in the caravan?A.She knew her dog was watching out for her.B.She had a lot of neighbors.C.She was lonely and unaware of the danger of strangers.D.She had scissors in her pockets.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS