Question 1 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
How does her conversation with the stranger become meaningful for Elisa?
They talk about their dogs, and she can see loves his dog as much as she loves hers.
She can see he is passionate about his being in the outdoors, just as she is passionate about her gardening.
She realizes she can fix the same things as he can, and views herself as his equal.
She feels good because she is able to provide some work for him, which will mean he can have supper that night.
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Question 2 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
What do the conversations between Elisa and Henry reveal about their relationship?
They spend much of their time completing separate tasks, only speaking to one another when forced to do so.
They are kind to one another, and recognize each other's strengths.
Henry is clearly a dominant husband, as he does not compliment his wife.
Elisa hates living on their ranch, and longs for material things Henry cannot provide for her.
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Question 3 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
Use the following quote from the story to answer this question:
"Far ahead on the road Elisa saw a dark speck. She knew. She tried not to look as they passed it, but her eyes would not obey."
What does Elisa think the speck in the road is?
The pot she gave the stranger to fix for her.
The gloves she let the stranger borrow.
The chrysanthemums she let the stranger take to give a neighbor up the road.
The hat she let the stranger have, to keep the sun off his neck as he traveled.
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Question 4 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
What message about society is Steinbeck sending through this story?
Neighbors should share more with one another.
Husbands should encourage their wives.
Strangers cannot be trusted.
Strength and power can be present in some of the most unexpected people.
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Question 5 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
All of the following phrases are used to descibe Elisa in the beginning of the story except:
"Her face was lean and strong and her eyes were clear as water."
"She wore heavy leather gloves to protect her hands while she worked."
"The chrysanthemum stems seemed too small and easy for her energy."
"At the back of the house she dug in the can pile and found two old and battered aluminum saucepans."
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Question 6 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
The stranger's purpose in the story is to
show Elisa what great strength she has inside.
remind Elisa she must be subservient to all men.
remind Elisa how badly she wants to escape the life she lives.
force Elisa to cook dinner at home rather than go to town for a night out with Henry.
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Question 7 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
Why does Steinbeck chose to have Elisa act so strongly as she sits in her dress and rides into town with Henry, only to have her relax in the seat after passing the stranger on the road?
Steinbeck wants to show Elisa cannot concentrate after she and Henry pass the stranger, because she feels so sorry for him.
Steinbeck wants to show Elisa is so angry at the stranger, she can only relax to try to focus on have a nice time at dinner with Henry.
Steinbeck wants to show that Elisa must learn her place in society, and that she should act accordingly.
Steinbeck wants to show the role of women in general for that period of time, and that Elisa realizes she could never be the strong woman she has the actual potential to be.
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Question 8 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
How does Steinbeck show the simple lifestyles led in this story?
Winter is ending at the ranch and there is much work for Elisa and Henry to complete.
Elisa and Henry only go out to eat when there is a big sale on the farm to celebrate.
At first Elisa will not give the stranger any work to do because she is afraid they cannot afford the extra expense.
Elisa grows all of their fruits and vegetables while Henry raises their meat and poultry.
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Question 9 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
Elisa agrees to let the stranger do some work for her because
she feels sorry for him.
he threatens her and she is afraid.
she feels t
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