10 Questions
Where did Sue and Johnsy live?
In a small flat on the third storey of an old house
What illness did Johnsy suffer from?
Pneumonia
What did the doctor tell Sue about Johnsy's condition?
Johnsy had made up her mind not to get well
What did Sue do to try to distract Johnsy from her illness?
Brought her drawing-board into Johnsy’s room and started painting
What was Johnsy doing while lying on her bed?
Looking out of the window and whispering while counting backwards
Why does Sue want the last leaf to stay on the creeper?
To protect Johnsy from seeing it fall
What is Behrman's lifelong dream?
To paint a masterpiece
What does Johnsy believe will happen when the last leaf falls?
She will die
What does Sue plan to get money for?
To provide for herself and Johnsy
Why does Johnsy refuse to eat or drink?
Because she believes she will die soon
Test your knowledge of the famous short story 'The Last Leaf' by O. Henry. Explore the themes, characters, and plot details from this classic piece of literature.
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