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What is Elisa's reaction to the stranger's leaving?

A. She cries and refuses to peak to Henry or go in to town with him.
B. She feels bad that she has given away some of her prized chrysanthemums.
C. She gets dressed up in her prettiest dress and looks at herself in the mirror.
D. She tells Henry about the stranger's visit, hoping that he will be jealous.

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C. She gets dressed up in her prettiest dress and looks at herself in the mirror.

Answer:

The correct answer is option C. "She gets dressed up in her prettiest dress and looks at herself in the mirror".

Explanation:

In the short story "The Chrysanthemums" by John Steinbeck, Elisa is a married woman that is attracted to a stranger by his way of life on the road and because he understand Elisa's love to flowers. After the stranger leaves her house, Elisa is left feeling good for his visit and gets dressed up in her prettiest dress for dinner. While Elisa is getting dressed she scrubs herself and examines her body in the mirror.