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What does Sue need to finish her painting?
What does Sue need to finish her painting?
- A new brush
- Natural light (correct)
- A model for inspiration
- A specific type of paint
How does Johnsy feel about the last leaf falling?
How does Johnsy feel about the last leaf falling?
- She believes it will bring her hope
- She is indifferent to it
- She thinks it signifies her death (correct)
- She wants to paint it
What is Behrman's main aspiration?
What is Behrman's main aspiration?
- To teach Sue painting techniques
- To paint a masterpiece (correct)
- To help Johnsy recover
- To become a famous artist
What was the weather like when Sue looked out the window?
What was the weather like when Sue looked out the window?
What condition is Johnsy in at the beginning of the passage?
What condition is Johnsy in at the beginning of the passage?
What does Sue ask Behrman to do?
What does Sue ask Behrman to do?
How many leaves were left on the creeper when Sue looked out?
How many leaves were left on the creeper when Sue looked out?
What does Johnsy ask Sue to do in the morning?
What does Johnsy ask Sue to do in the morning?
What is Johnsy primarily concerned about during her illness?
What is Johnsy primarily concerned about during her illness?
What change occurs in Johnsy's attitude after seeing the leaf?
What change occurs in Johnsy's attitude after seeing the leaf?
What does the doctor say about Johnsy's potential for recovery?
What does the doctor say about Johnsy's potential for recovery?
What is Behrman's dream, and does he achieve it?
What is Behrman's dream, and does he achieve it?
How does Johnsy interpret her feelings of wanting to die?
How does Johnsy interpret her feelings of wanting to die?
What does Sue do to help lift Johnsy's spirits?
What does Sue do to help lift Johnsy's spirits?
What evidence do Sue and Johnsy find that indicates Behrman's artistic dedication?
What evidence do Sue and Johnsy find that indicates Behrman's artistic dedication?
What does the ivy leaf symbolize in the context of Johnsy's recovery?
What does the ivy leaf symbolize in the context of Johnsy's recovery?
What illness did Johnsy suffer from?
What illness did Johnsy suffer from?
Why did Johnsy believe she would die?
Why did Johnsy believe she would die?
How did Sue try to distract Johnsy from her illness?
How did Sue try to distract Johnsy from her illness?
How did the doctor assess Johnsy's condition?
How did the doctor assess Johnsy's condition?
What was Johnsy counting down when Sue came into the room?
What was Johnsy counting down when Sue came into the room?
What did Sue bring to Johnsy in an effort to encourage her?
What did Sue bring to Johnsy in an effort to encourage her?
Where did Sue and Johnsy live?
Where did Sue and Johnsy live?
What did Johnsy express a desire to see before she would sleep forever?
What did Johnsy express a desire to see before she would sleep forever?
Study Notes
The Story of Johnsy and the Last Leaf
- Sue and Johnsy, two young artists, share a flat and Johnsy falls ill with pneumonia
- Despite the doctor's visits, Johnsy's condition worsens and she refuses to eat or drink
- Johnsy believes she will die when the last leaf falls from an ivy vine outside her window
- She fixates on this belief and starts counting down the leaves
- Sue tries to distract Johnsy by painting but Johnsy remains focused on the leaves
- Behrman, an old artist, paints a leaf onto the wall, outside Johnsy's window, to save her
- Johnsy’s will to live returns when she sees the painted leaf, believing it to be real, and she recovers
- Behrman dies that night from pneumonia, having painted the leaf in a fierce storm
- The leaf is described as Behrman's masterpiece as it represents his selfless act of sacrifice and kindness for Johnsy
- The story highlights the power of hope and the human capacity for sacrifice and how a simple act of kindness can have a profound impact on someone's life.
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Test your understanding of O. Henry's poignant story, 'The Last Leaf'. This quiz explores the themes of hope, sacrifice, and the bond between the two artists, Sue and Johnsy. Dive into character motivations and the pivotal role of Behrman's selfless act in inspiring Johnsy's recovery.
