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I believe the correct answer is A.
In the short story The Chrysanthemums, the stranger's motivation for pretending to be interested in Elisa's chrysanthemums is because A. he wants Elisa to give him work so he can earn some money.
He is a poor tinker who may not be able to afford dinner unless he is given some sort of a job by Elisa.
As an avid runner, I cannot imagine how I would successfully cope with life’s challenges without going running, which helps me clear my mind of stressful thoughts.
First one I am pretty sure or could be 2 too