The Chrysanthemums

Reading Check and Short Answer questions on key points are designed for guided reading assignments, in-class review, formative assessment, quizzes, and more.

Reading Check

1. What is Elisa planting?

2. What are Henry and Elisa celebrating by going into town for dinner and a movie?

3. Where is the setting of “The Chrysanthemums”?

4. What does Elisa want to drink at dinner?

5. How old is Elisa?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. For what does Henry praise Elisa?

2. How does the Tinker manipulate Elisa?

3. Why does Elisa start crying on the way to town?

4. Why does Elisa envy the Tinker?

5. How is Elisa dressed at the beginning of the story?

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