Question

What is the stranger's motivation for pretending to be interested in Elisa's chrysanthemums?

Answer 1

I dont think you'd be able to answer this unless you've read the story, so posting it without the story would not benefit you - you might want to go in and add it. :)

Answer 2

Answer:

B.He wants Elisa to give him work so he can earn some money.  

Explanation:

In "The Chrysanthemums," by John Steinbeck, we meet Elisa. She is a capable, lively lady who appreciates dealing with her chrysanthemums. As she is dealing with these, an expansive unshaven man shows up and approaches her for work.

At first she refuses on the grounds that she says that there is nothing for him to do. In any case, he indicates interests in his blooms, and this influences her irritation to disappear.