The Chrysanthemums

Multiple Choice and Long Answer questions create ideal opportunities for whole-text review, unit exam, or summative assessments.

Multiple Choice

1. Which plot scenario best confirms that Elisa has been manipulated by the Tinker?

A) The Tinker asks her about her chrysanthemums.

B) Elisa sees the “dark speck” on the road while driving into town.

C) The Tinker asks an exorbitant price for fixing the pots.

D) Elisa finds herself kneeling before the Tinker “like a fawning dog.” (Paragraph 75)

2. Which statement best describes Elisa’s feelings toward the Tinker?

A) She envies his freedom, characterized by a life on the road.

B) She is sexually attracted to him and wants to run away with him.

C) She worries about the dangers he faces as a solo traveler.

D) She regards him suspiciously, assuming he is trying to exploit her.

3. Which of the following excerpts is the strongest example of the theme of Dissatisfaction?

A) “Her eyes sharpened. ‘Maybe I could do it, too. I’ve a gift with things, all right.’” (Paragraph 13)

B) “‘No,’ she said shortly. ‘I tell you I have nothing like that for you to do.’” (Paragraph 47)

C) “Her upper lip raised a little, showing her teeth. ‘How do you know? How can you tell?’ she said.” (Paragraph 84)

D) “Nice? You think I look nice? What do you mean by ‘nice’?” (Paragraph 100)

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