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

In the short story "The Chrysanthemums" by John Steinbeck, the foothill ranch is described as a place where "there was little work to be done." How does the setting best reflect Elisa's frustrations?A.Sick and unwell, Elisa wants to stay in bed all day.B.Bored with ranch life, Elisa longs for adventure.C.The ranch is too large for her and her husband to run.D.Elisa is cruel and yells at her husband for not working.

Steinbeck's "The Chrysanthemums":She took off a glove 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.

"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

The Chrysanthemums" by John Steinbecktranslaterecord_voice_overprinthelp_outlineQuestion 5 of 5How do Elisa's feelings and actions toward the stranger change over the course of her conversation with him?A.She resists him at first but then warms up and begins to feel a connection with him.B.She is angry at him, but then her feelings give way to fear and uncertainty.C.She is unkind to him but then apologizes for her behavior and begins to like him.D.She trusts him and invites him into her garden before angrily asking him to leave.SUBMITarrow_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.