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What is the significance of 'light' in 'The Last Leaf'?
What is the significance of 'light' in 'The Last Leaf'?
- Sadness
- Hope (correct)
- Death
- Despair
How does Johnsy associate herself with the falling of leaves in 'The Last Leaf'?
How does Johnsy associate herself with the falling of leaves in 'The Last Leaf'?
- She sees the falling leaves as a sign of new beginnings
- She believes she will die when the last leaf falls (correct)
- She thinks she can control nature with her thoughts
- She believes her fate is tied to the changing seasons
What was Behrman's dream and how did it come true in 'The Last Leaf'?
What was Behrman's dream and how did it come true in 'The Last Leaf'?
- To paint a masterpiece, which he did before his death (correct)
- To become famous, which happened after his passing
- To travel the world, which he achieved through his art
- To leave a legacy, which was realized through his paintings
Which place is referred to as 'a haven of quietness in the busy streets round' in 'The Last Leaf'?
Which place is referred to as 'a haven of quietness in the busy streets round' in 'The Last Leaf'?
What observations did the author make about the Kathmandu Bazaar in the text?
What observations did the author make about the Kathmandu Bazaar in the text?
What did Johnsy believe would happen when the last leaf fell?
What did Johnsy believe would happen when the last leaf fell?
What led Behrman to his death in 'The Last Leaf'?
What led Behrman to his death in 'The Last Leaf'?
How did Johnsy link her recovery from depression to Behram's masterpiece?
How did Johnsy link her recovery from depression to Behram's masterpiece?
What did Sue believe the light symbolized in 'The Last Leaf'?
What did Sue believe the light symbolized in 'The Last Leaf'?
What did Johnsy think about a dark room according to Sue?
What did Johnsy think about a dark room according to Sue?
Why did Behrman decide to paint the last leaf left on a creeper?
Why did Behrman decide to paint the last leaf left on a creeper?
What made Behram's masterpiece so convincing to Johnsy?
What made Behram's masterpiece so convincing to Johnsy?
What was the association between Johnsy's illness and the falling ivy leaf?
What was the association between Johnsy's illness and the falling ivy leaf?
What does the 'Entrance for Hindus only' signboard outside Pashupatinath temple signify?
What does the 'Entrance for Hindus only' signboard outside Pashupatinath temple signify?
What term does the author use to describe the atmosphere at Pashupatinath temple?
What term does the author use to describe the atmosphere at Pashupatinath temple?
What does Johnsy need in order to cure her Pneumonia?
What does Johnsy need in order to cure her Pneumonia?
What activity was NOT observed by the writer on the banks of the Bagmati river?
What activity was NOT observed by the writer on the banks of the Bagmati river?
In the text, what does Johnsy's doctor suggest about the effectiveness of medicines?
In the text, what does Johnsy's doctor suggest about the effectiveness of medicines?
What does the writer observe about the animals present at Pashupatinath temple?
What does the writer observe about the animals present at Pashupatinath temple?
What is the significance of Johnsy believing she will not get well?
What is the significance of Johnsy believing she will not get well?
What was happening on the banks of the Bagmati river as observed by the writer?
What was happening on the banks of the Bagmati river as observed by the writer?
What did Johnsy’s doctor emphasize as crucial for her recovery?
What did Johnsy’s doctor emphasize as crucial for her recovery?
What was the writer’s main concern regarding Johnsy’s condition?
What was the writer’s main concern regarding Johnsy’s condition?
How did the writer describe the scene at Pashupatinath temple?
How did the writer describe the scene at Pashupatinath temple?
