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 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

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

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 Chrysanthemums," how are Elisa and the chrysanthemums similar?A.They are adored by the men in their lives and allowed to do whatever they want.B.They are shoved into the background and not allowed to take center stage.C.They are underdeveloped and not allowed to grow to their full potential.D.They have strength and beauty, but they are unable to leave their home.

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.