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What action did Joanna take when she realized her friend was in distress?
What action did Joanna take when she realized her friend was in distress?
- She immediately called for help.
- She pushed her friend away.
- She decided to confront her friend about her feelings. (correct)
- She ignored the situation.
What feeling did Joanna struggle with after her friend's incident?
What feeling did Joanna struggle with after her friend's incident?
- Anger towards others.
- Relief and happiness.
- Guilt and responsibility. (correct)
- Fear of speaking in public.
What was Joanna's first instinct when faced with the tension in her friendship?
What was Joanna's first instinct when faced with the tension in her friendship?
- To let things smooth over naturally.
- To express her own feelings directly.
- To apologize regardless of the situation.
- To confront her friend head-on. (correct)
What significant thought did Joanna create about her friend's situation?
What significant thought did Joanna create about her friend's situation?
How did Joanna's actions affect her friend during the crisis?
How did Joanna's actions affect her friend during the crisis?
What could Joanna have done differently to better support her friend?
What could Joanna have done differently to better support her friend?
What underlying issue did Joanna's friend seem to face during the event?
What underlying issue did Joanna's friend seem to face during the event?
What was Joanna's ultimate decision regarding her friend's behavior?
What was Joanna's ultimate decision regarding her friend's behavior?
Flashcards
Jenna is being observed.
Jenna is being observed.
Jenna, a woman described in the text, is being observed (looked at) continuously by a person named "the doctor".
Jenna's actions.
Jenna's actions.
Jenna pushed her head towards "the doctor" and looked back at him, likely showing distress or confusion.
Doctor's action.
Doctor's action.
The individual referred to as "the doctor" decided to take Jenna out to a hall to examine her more closely.
Jenna's connection?
Jenna's connection?
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Jenna's reaction to Joanna.
Jenna's reaction to Joanna.
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Why is Jenna scared?
Why is Jenna scared?
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Doctor's check-up.
Doctor's check-up.
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Overview of the situation.
Overview of the situation.
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Study Notes
Joanna and Pneumonia
- Joanna and Sue were friends living in a third-floor apartment.
- During a winter, many people in the area contracted pneumonia.
- Joanna fell ill with pneumonia in November.
- Joanna was bedridden and continuously gazed out the window.
- Her friend Sue became worried and called a doctor.
- Despite daily visits, Joanna's condition did not improve.
- The doctor said that the medicines were ineffective.
- One day, Sue heard Joanna whispering and rushed to her bedside.
- Joanna was counting backwards and looking out the window.
- She was saying "twelve".
Joanna's Depression
- Joanna was very depressed. She felt she would die when the last leaf fell from the ivy.
- She didn't want to live.
- Sue tried to encourage her.
- She told Joanna she wouldn't die, and that she could sell her paintings to get money.
- Joanna's friend Sue sought help from the painter, Behrman.
- He was a renowned painter, but always wanted to paint a masterpiece.
Joanna's Recovery
- The next morning, Joanna woke up to see that the last leaf had survived the night's storm.
- This made Joanna realize that she shouldn't give up.
- She apologized to Sue for being irresponsible.
- The doctor reported improvement in Joanna's health, and that she would recover quickly.
- The painter was impressed by her determination to live, despite her previous despair.
Behrman's Influence
- Behrman, the painter, had a lifelong dream of creating a masterpiece.
- He painted a leaf on the wall.
- Joanna's recovery and her determination to live were inspirational.
Additional Notes
- There are dates (October 7th, October 9th, October 10th, October 18th, & October 22nd)
- There are related topics like "deep sea", "good words", "unforgettable", and "education".
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Test your understanding of the story involving Joanna and her struggle with pneumonia, as well as her journey through depression. This quiz covers key events and character interactions, focusing on the themes of friendship and resilience. Explore how art and hope intertwine in Joanna's life.
